In Year 3 have launched our Science topic of Light. One of the key ideas they discovered was the true meaning of darkness — not something mysterious or scary, but simply the absence of light.
To help bring this concept to life, the children took part in an exciting investigation using “Bear Caves.” Each child placed their hands over a whole at the side
of a dark bucket, carefully blocking out all the light. Inside, it became completely dark — showing that without light, we cannot see anything at all.
As soon as they removed their hands, light was able to enter again, and suddenly images appeared inside the bucket. The children were amazed to see how quickly their view changed, helping them understand that we need light to see the world around us.
It was a hands-on and memorable way to explore an important scientific idea, and the children showed great curiosity and enthusiasm throughout their learning.
There were gasps of amazement when Clint told us that, in the past, children as young as three used to go down into the mines! It was difficult to believe, but it helped us understand just how different life was for children in those times.
We are now even more excited for our upcoming visit to Geevor Mine next week! We can’t wait to explore the site in person and see firsthand the places and equipment Clint told us about. Stay tuned for more updates after our trip!
