Grade 6 Unit 1 Science Vocab: Light

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Light

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The energy that lets us see things. Example: Sunlight helps us see outside during the day.

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Light Ray

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A straight line showing the path that light travels. Example: A flashlight beam shining in the dark.

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Observation

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Using your eyes, ears, or other senses to notice something carefully. Example: Watching how ice melts in the sun.

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Optical Illusion

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A trick that makes our eyes and brain see something that isn’t really there. Example: Pictures that look like they’re moving, but they’re not.

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Object

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A thing you can see and touch. Example: A book, a chair, or a water bottle.

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Phenomenon

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Something that happens that we can notice or study. Example: A rainbow appearing after rain.

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Lightwave

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A wave that carries light energy, like ripples but moving super fast. Example: Sunlight traveling through space to Earth.

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Hinder

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To make something harder to do. Example: Rain can hinder playing soccer outside.

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2D Model

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A flat picture or drawing that shows an idea. Example: A diagram of the solar system on paper.

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3D Model

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A model you can see from all sides, like a sculpture. Example: A globe of the Earth.