Locate sources and every day uses of heat in the classroom and the home.(A)

Clicker 4 > (none) > Clicker Grids for Learning > Science > Physical Processes > Light and Dark Read about sources of light, etc, and then use the Write section to create sentences deciding whether an object is a source of light or not.
(Note: New version of Clicker 4 activities rolled out to SBC schools in 2004)

CTB> Energy folder > Pixbank Energy Heat Sources of heat - drag the pictures into a vertical line and add text to explain. Copy and paste the light bulb into a row of lights.

CTB> Energy folder > Pixstarter Food Sort Drag the pictures into 2 groups - cooked and uncooked food.

Idea Use the datalogger temperature probes and the LogIT Lab 'display meters' to investigate and compare temperatures [Datalogging folder, P1-3 Heat section, p1-2] or use this link: P1-3 Heat Datalogging Teachers' Notes, p1-2

Idea Set up the datalogger to take 'snapshot' readings. Then use the temperature probe to log the temperature of different places round the school and 'fetch' the data to make a bar graph Heat Snapshot Worksheet (PDF) and Heat Snapshot Teachers' Notes (PDF)

Idea Use the datalogger temperature probes and the LogIT Lab 'display meters' in a 'Keeping the Bath Warm' experiment [Datalogging folder, P1-3 Heat section, p3] or use this link: P1-3 Heat Datalogging Teachers' Notes, p3

Identify the Sun as the main source of heat and light.(B)

Meet the Sun and Sun Jobs Clever teaching ideas on how to establish the challenging concept that the Sun is the major energy source.

Join the Dots Join the dots to find the Earth's main source of energy

Locate sources and every day uses of light in the classroom and the home.(A) Link light to seeing.(B)

BBC Science Clips - Light and Dark Find which objects give out light and compare with the sun. Also contains a quiz. Printable worksheet available (Click on Worksheet)

CTB> Energy folder > Pixstarter Energy Light Sources of light - use the word bank to add text to the pictures.

CTB> Energy folder > Light P23 (ppt) Sources of light - add text to the PowerPoint slide and then view the animations.

Idea Use the datalogger light sensor and the LogIT Lab 'display meters' to investigate and compare light readings on the meters [Datalogging folder, P1-3 Light section] or use this link: P1-3 Light Datalogging Teachers' Notes

Idea Set up the datalogger to take 'snapshot' readings. Then use the light sensor to log the light readings of different places round the school and 'fetch' the data to make a bar graph Light Snapshot Worksheet (PDF) and Light Snapshot Teachers' Notes (PDF)

Locate sources and every day uses of sound in the classroom and the home.(A) Link sound to hearing.(B)

Sound and Hearing Use 'Activity 1 - Identifying Sounds' to listen to the sound and match with the word. Check your answers. Then use the Menu button to access 'Activity 2 - Sorting Instrument Sounds' to sort instruments by whether we blow, pluck, shake or bang them.

Magic School Bus game Match sounds with objects

BBC Science Clips - Sound and Hearing Shake, blow, pluck and bang instruments gently and then more strongly. What happens? Sort sounds by volume. Also contains a quiz. Printable worksheet available (Click on Worksheet)

Idea Use the datalogger sound sensor and the LogIT Lab 'display meters' to investigate and compare sound volume [Datalogging folder, P1-3 Sound section] or use this link: P1-3 Sound Datalogging Teachers' Notes

Give examples of everyday appliances that use electricity.(A)

What Things Use Electricity at Home? Click on the objects that use electricity and see if you are right.

Using Electricity Interactive whiteboard resource. Drag the objects to the right place

Clicker 4 > (none) > Clicker Grids for Learning > Science > Physical Processes > What Uses Electricity? Look at the objects and decide whether they use electricity or not.

What things Use Batteries? Click on the objects that use electricity and see if you are right.

Electricity in Our Lives Excellent interactive 'module' that lets you decide which objects use electricity. Also covers batteries and mains electricity dangers.

NPower Power Pack Send away for the free pack (or download it from this page) for 4-7 year olds, which supports many of the Energy topic learning outcomes.

Identify some of the common dangers associated with the use of electricity.(A)

Electricity Safety Rules List of rules to keep safe with electricity