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A Badge in the Desert Radio Cabin

Use observations from a desert radio cabin to explain why some objects need light shining on them and others give off light.

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Format: Interactive · Printable
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: Science
Question types: Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

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What students practice

Students use observations to explain that objects are seen when light shines on them.
Students distinguish objects that give off light from objects that need light from another source.

How to use

Read the passage and questions aloud. Have students point to test clues before choosing answers, then discuss their explanations.

Curriculum

NGSS standard covered

1-PS4-2

Explain that objects can be seen only when light shines on them or when they give off their own light.

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A Badge in the Desert Radio Cabin

Use light-test clues to explain what can be seen.

Light-Test Clues

Listen to the passage. Use the test clues to answer.

After Sunset

At a desert radio cabin, Imani checks a shiny badge after sunset. An adult helps with the lights. They close the shades. The badge stays on a tray. Imani looks from the same spot.

Test 1: The lamp is off. She does not see the badge.
Test 2: The lamp shines away from the badge. She still does not see it.
Test 3: The lamp shines on the badge. She sees it.

The adult turns off the lamp and switches on a tiny red radio light. Imani sees the glowing red light. It is too dim to light the badge. She does not see the badge.

What do Tests 1 and 3 show about the badge?