Substrand: "2.2 Energy" (32 periods)

There are different types of energy e.g. light, sound, heat and movement. Energy comes from different sources. Sound can come from clapping hands light can come from a torch. The effects of sound and light energy can be experienced in musical instruments and objects forming shadows. Electricity is another form of energy that has important uses to us. We use energy every day in our activities. For example, when we walk or run.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

2.2.1 know what sense organs detect light and sound (k)

2.2.1.1 name the parts of the body that detect sound and light

2.2.2 understand that simple musical instruments produce musical sounds (u)

2.2.2.1 give 2 examples of both traditional and modern musical instruments and explain how they produce sound

2.2.3 know that light passes through some materials and not others (k)

2.2.3.1 give an example of a material that allows light to pass through and one that does not

2.2.4 be aware that electrical appliances can be dangerous (k)

2.2.4.1 explain that electricity in the home can be dangerous

2.2.5 be aware that the harder a toy car is pushed, the faster it will move and the further it will go (k)

2.2.5.1 demonstrate what happens to a toy car when it is given a hard push and a gentle push