Review: Physical Science
Understand how light travels in straight lines
Explore how objects create shadows
Explain how blocking light creates shadows
“Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
— John 8:12 (WEB)Just as light shows us the way, Jesus guides us in life
Gather students and ask about light. What do they know about how light works? Show a flashlight and demonstrate how it creates a beam.
Explain how light travels in straight lines and creates shadows when something blocks its path. Compare this to how Jesus lights our path and helps us see clearly.
Students create shadows using their hands and objects, exploring how blocking light creates different shapes
Simpler: Use pre-cut shadow puppet templates
Challenge: Create original shadow stories
Recap how light works and how blocking light creates shadows
Dear God, thank You for creating light and helping us understand Your world. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more about how things interact with light
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Trace the words 'light' while saying the verse
First graders are learning basic light and shadow concepts through exploration
Understanding that light travels in straight lines
Ability to predict and create shadows