Light sources 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Working with Students This task is about identifying sources of light. Question a) Select all the things below that are a source of light. Sun Mirror Candle Torch Stars Painting Moon Rainbow b) Explain what is meant by a source of light. Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 4 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Physical World Keywords: physics concepts, energy, light, light sources Description of task: From a collection of familiar objects, students identify all those that can be a source of light. They then explain the term 'source of light'. Answers/responses: Y8 (11/2001) a) Sun, candle, stars, torch. 4 correct – very difficult 3 correct – moderate 2 correct – very easy 1 correct – very easy b) Things that make light. moderate Diagnostic and formative information: Analysis of responses Correctly circled Sun - 96% of students. Candle - 95% Stars - 84% Torch - 41% Correctly not circled Mirror - 73% of students. Painting - 97% Moon - 23% Rainbow - 70%
