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Grade 4 – Physical Science: Light
SCI 4 – Light Assessment Plan
LI4.1 Investigate the characteristics and physical properties of natural and artificial sources of light in the
environment.
I can tell the difference between natural and artificial light sources.
I can identify the characteristics (e.g. what it does) of natural light.
I can identify the characteristics of (e.g. what it does) artificial light.
I can identify the properties (e.g. what it looks like) of light.
Indicators
a. I can compare natural and artificial sources of light.
b. I can explain the difference between light energy and heat
energy that are given off by light sources.
c. I can explore legends, stories about such topics as: fire,
lightening, aurorae and Thuderbird. I can describe why light
was important to traditional First Nation cultures.
d. I can identify characteristics of light beams (e.g. what light
does).
d. I can explore that light travels in a straight line.
d. I can explore that light travels away from a source in all
directions.
d. I can explore that light beams may change direction when
entering or leaving water.
e. I can observe the difference between objects that emit their
own and objects that reflect light from another source.
f. I can list positive and negative consequences that occur from
exposure to natural light sources.
f. I can list positive and negative consequences that occur from
exposure to artificial light sources.
g. I can make predictions about how shadows change (e.g.
location, shape and size) when they are placed in different
positions around a light source.
h. I can make a plan to learn more about how shadows change
when placed in different positions around a light source. I can
carry out my plan to learn more about shadows.
i. I can record the information I learn in my experiments about
light. I can share my information with others using a variety of
methods (e.g. charts, diagrams, etc.).
Assessment Plan
Grade 4 – Physical Science: Light
LI4.2 Analyze how light interacts with different objects and materials.
I can describe different ways that light affects objects and materials (what the object is made of).
Indicators
a. I can ask good questions (Q dice, RAN) about
how light interacts with different materials.
b. I can explore if objects cast shadows, allow light
to pass, and/or reflect light. I can explain why this
happens.
c. I can sort materials and objects that are opaque,
transparent, and translucent.
d. I can design an experiment that tests how
different surfaces, shapes, and textures reflect
light. I can carry out my plan to learn about the
reflective properties of light.
e. I can make a conclusion about the reflective
properties after observing and testing.
f. I can show how transparent material of different
materials and shapes can change the direction of
light. I can explain how this works.
g. I can explore how light affects different optical
devices such as: kaleidoscopes, reading glasses,
microscopes, periscopes, telescopes, and
magnifying glasses.
h. I can show that a prism bends light into colours
of the rainbow. I can make my own conclusion
about what makes up white light.
i. I can identify characteristics of radiation that are
both below and above the frequencies of visible
light, including infrared and ultraviolet.
i. I can identify the effects of these types of
radiation.
j. I can experiment by mixing colours of light to
create new colours.
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Grade 4 – Physical Science: Light
LI4.3 Assess personal, societal, and environmental impacts of light-related technological innovations
including optical devices.
I can describe the advantages and disadvantages of different light-related technological innovations
(including optical devices) on the environment.
I can describe the advantages and disadvantages of different light-related technological innovations
(including optical devices) on the society.
I can describe the advantages and disadvantages of different light-related technological innovations
(including optical devices) on myself.
Indicators
a. I can rate how effective different types of light sources are as:
1) a source of energy; 2) how big of an area is lit up; 3) cost; 4)
how it will be used.
b. I can list the positive and negative consequences of artificial
light sources in my home, community, and school.
c. I can list the advantages and disadvantages of translucent,
transparent, and opaque materials for specific purposes (e.g.,
window, shower curtain, paper, light bulb, and frosted glass).
d. I can compare the types of light sources used in Saskatchewan
in the past and currently.
e. I can compare the purpose different optical devices that allow
people to see well.
f. I can tell why glasses and contacts are important for people
with vision problems.
g. I can research light-technology innovations and explain their
effect on myself, society and my environment.
h. I can design an optical device. I can make this device. I can test
my optical device.
i. I can work with classmates fix any problems that happen with
my optical device.
j. I can describe how people protect their eyes and sight from
light.
k. I can list ways to conserve energy in my home. I can explain
why these suggestions are important.
l. I can examine how light is described in a variety of texts and
through dance and drama.
m. I can list jobs in Saskatchewan that require an understanding
of light and light technology.
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