Light Energy, Uses of Light and Colour – Basic 1 Basic Science Lesson Note (Second Term)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what light energy is
• Name uses of light
• Identify different colours

Introduction:

Look around you! Can you see things clearly? This is because we have light. Let us learn about light today.

Lesson Content:

What is Light Energy?

• Light is what helps us see things
• Light comes from the sun during the day
• Light also comes from lamps and torches

Uses of Light:

1. To See: We need light to see people and things around us
2. To Read: We use light to read books and write
3. To Work: People need light to work and cook
4. To Play: We play better when there is light
5. To Grow: Plants need sunlight to grow big and strong

Colours We See:

• Red – like tomatoes and roses
• Blue – like the sky and water
• Yellow – like the sun and bananas
• Green – like leaves and grass
• White – like milk and clouds
• Black – like night and coal

Class Activity:

Show different coloured objects and let children name the colours.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What helps us to see things?
2. Name two uses of light
3. What colour is the sun?
4. What colour are leaves?