Light and Materials

Understanding Light and Materials.

LO: To know what materials are transparent, translucent, and opaque. 

Transparent - Allows light to pass through.

Translucent- Allows some light to pass through.

Opaque - Blocks light completely.

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​Understanding Light and Materials.

Match

Match the following

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

Light travels smoothly through glass, helping us see things clearly. That's why we use glass in windows and eyeglasses – it's like an invisible friend letting us see the world!

​​Glass

Clear plastic is see-through magic! Like glass, it lets light through, helping us see things clearly. We find it in clear bottles, containers, and even some toys!

Clear Plastic

​Transparent Materials!

Categorize

Options (3)

Organize these options into the right categories

Transparent

Not Transparent

​Frosted glass lets in some light, but it dances around, making it a bit of a mystery. You might find it in windows for privacy!

​​Frosted Glass

​Wax paper is a bit see-through, like a ghost! It lets some light through, but things on the other side might look a bit fuzzy. We use it to wrap our yummy snacks.

Wax Paper

Tissue paper is like the soft paper you use when sneezing. It's a bit see-through to see some light, but not everything. We use it to wipe our noses or make delicate crafts!

​​Tissue Paper

​Translucent Materials!

Multiple Choice

Which one is translucent?

​Wood is solid and doesn't let any light sneak through, keeping things private and strong, like doors and tables!

​​Wood

Metal is solid and doesn't let light through. It's strong and used in doors and tools, keeping everything secure.

​​Metal

Concrete is like a sturdy fortress against light. It's tough and doesn't let any sneak through, making it perfect for building strong structures like walls and buildings.

​​Concrete

​Opaque Materials

Draw

Draw something opaque!