Year 1 science · A.17 · Waves and light
Sound or light
Some things make sound (like tapping or buzzing), others make light (like glowing or shining). Sound needs to be heard, light can be seen even without hearing.
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In science class, Jonah asks: Which thing makes a sound when you press it?
- Tree
- Guitar (right)
- Book
Lena wonders: Omar turns on the flashlight in the dark. What does the flashlight do?
- Grows plants
- Makes sound
- Makes light (right)
Leo wonders: Ines turns on the flashlight in the dark. What does the flashlight do?
- Grows plants
- Moves
- Makes light (right)
Tip: Some things make sound (like tapping or buzzing), others make light (like glowing or shining). Sound needs to be heard, light can be seen even without hearing.
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