Grade 6 Unit 1 Science Vocab: Light

Example of Condition

• The condition of the weather might be rainy or sunny.

• The condition of the weather is always cold.

• The condition of the weather is determined by the time of day.

• The condition of the weather is irrelevant to the forecast.

3D Model

• A model that can only be viewed from one side, like a painting.

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

• A flat representation of an object, like a blueprint.

• A model that changes shape based on the viewer's perspective.

Consensus

• When a group agrees on one idea. Example: A group of friends deciding together on what game to play.

• A disagreement among group members about a decision.

• A method of voting where everyone has to agree.

• A situation where one person makes the decision for the group.

Pointillism

• A technique of painting using broad strokes of color.

• A kind of art made with tiny dots of color.

• A style of sculpture using large blocks of stone.

• A method of photography that captures motion.

Pixels

• Tiny squares of color that make up a picture on a screen.

• Large blocks of color that create a mural.

• Shapes that define the resolution of a screen.

• Lines that connect different colors on a display.

Lightwave

• A wave that carries sound energy, like ripples in water.

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

• A wave that is only visible during the night.

• A wave that carries electrical energy through wires.

Light

• The energy that lets us see things.

• A type of sound wave.

• A form of matter that has mass.

• A color that is visible to the human eye.

Components

• Parts that make something up

• A type of material

• A brand of bicycle

• A style of painting

Iris

• The colored part of your eye that controls how big or small the pupil is.

• The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.

• The part of the eye responsible for focusing light onto the retina.

• The outer layer of the eye that provides protection and structure.

Example of Absorption

• A black shirt getting hot in the sun.

• A white shirt reflecting sunlight.

• A glass of water evaporating on a hot day.

• A sponge soaking up water.