Year 1 science · A.8 · Waves and light
Light sources
Light sources make their own light. The sun, lamps, and flashlights do this. The moon only reflects light.
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Hana sees light coming from a battery-powered toy.
- Flashlight (right)
- Sun
- Lamp
Mei sees a bright light coming from a desk. What could be making it?
- A window
- A flashlight (right)
- A lamp
Hana turns on a light in their room.
- Sun
- Lamp (right)
- Window
Tip: Light sources make their own light. The sun, lamps, and flashlights do this. The moon only reflects light.
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