Light Year 3 Booklet

Light Year 3 Science Booklet | KS2 Science | Light Sources, Reflection, Shadows & Sun Safety

From sunlight to shadows — this Year 3 Light booklet helps children truly understand how we see the world around us.

What's inside:

• What light is and where it comes from — natural and artificial light sources
• How we see objects — light entering the eye
• Reflection — how light bounces off surfaces
• Transparent, translucent and opaque materials
• How shadows form and why they change shape and size
• The relationship between light sources and shadow direction
• Sun safety — why we must never look directly at the Sun
• Diagrams, activities and knowledge checks throughout

Who it's for:

• Parents supporting Year 3 home learning and science revision
• Children aged 7–8 covering the KS2 Light unit
• Tutors working through Year 3 physics topics

Why it's different:

• Covers the entire KS2 Year 3 Light unit in one beautifully designed booklet
• Uses diagrams and real-world examples to make abstract concepts visual
• Includes Sun safety guidance — important and often overlooked
• Written by primary science specialists for accuracy and accessibility

Instant download — print or use on screen. One booklet, one full unit covered.

Pairs well with the Light Year 3 Science Workbook