Light Explorers Lesson Plan Light Explorers
Teacher Facilitation Guide
20 Minutes
Objective
Students will identify and differentiate between natural and artificial sources of light.
Audience
1st Grade Learners (Tier 1 Instruction)
Required Materials
Handheld Flashlight
"Glow and Go" Slide Presentation
Forms of Light Quiz (per student)
Pencils for assessment
Instructional Steps
1
Introduction: What is Light?
5 MINS
Hook students by turning off the lights and asking: "What just changed?"
Ask: "Where does light come from?" List student responses on the board.
Show slide pictures of the sun , light bulbs , and candles .
Key Vocabulary: Explain that Natural light comes from nature (sun) and Artificial light is made by people (light bulbs).
2
Exploration: Light in Action
10 MINS
Demonstration: Use a flashlight to show how light travels in a straight line and illuminates dark corners or objects.Discussion: Contrast the sun (provides light for the whole world during the day) with artificial lights (help us see in small spaces or at night).Active Sharing: Have students turn to a partner and share one light source they see in their bedroom at night.
3
Quiz: Check for Understanding
5 MINS
Distribute the "Forms of Light Quiz".
Read the questions aloud for students who need reading support.
Collect for assessment to check mastery of natural vs. artificial sources.
4
Closure: Light Roundup
2 MINS
Recap the main idea: Light helps us see, and it can come from nature or from tools we build.
Exit Prompt: "Tell me one thing you learned about light today!"
Instructional Tips
Misconception Alert
Students often think the moon is a light source. Explain that the moon is like a mirror—it only reflects the sun's light!
Scaffolding
For EL students, use the slides to point to "Natural" (Sun) and "Artificial" (Bulb) frequently while saying the words.
Glow and Go Slides Glow and Go
Discovering Light Sources
First Grade Science
What is Light?
Light is a form of energy that helps us SEE the world around us.
Without light, everything would be pitch black!
Natural Light
From Nature
The Sun is our main source of light during the day.
It's always there!
Stars provide light at night.
☀️
Artificial Light
Man-Made
These are lights people make so we can see when it's dark.
💡 Bulbs
🔦 Flashlights
Power On!
Fire & Candles
🕯️
Is fire natural or artificial?
It's both ! It can happen in nature (lightning) or people can light it (candles).
Quiz Time!
Are you a Light Explorer?
Forms of Light Quiz Forms of Light
Science Discovery Quiz
Name:
Date:
Circle the correct answer for each question!
1
Which of these is a natural source of light?
Sun
Light bulb
Candle
2
What do we use at night to see when it's dark?
Sun
Flashlight
Moon
3
Which of these is an artificial source of light?
Sun
Light bulb
Stars
4
What is the main source of light during the day?
Moon
Sun
Stars
5
Which of these can be both a natural and artificial source of light?
Fire
Light bulb
Sun
Forms of Light Answer Key Answer Key
Forms of Light Quiz
Teacher Reference
1
Which of these is a natural source of light?
Sun
Light bulb
Candle
2
What do we use at night to see when it's dark?
Sun
Flashlight
Moon
3
Which of these is an artificial source of light?
Sun
Light bulb
Stars
4
What is the main source of light during the day?
Moon
Sun
Stars
5
Which of these can be both a natural and artificial source of light?
Fire
Light bulb
Sun
Scoring Guide
5/5
Expert Explorer
4/5
Bright Spark
3/5
Glow Getter
