Introduce young learners to the fascinating science of refraction with Book 5 of the Young Physicists: Optics Series. Designed for children aged 10–11, this printable A4 science resource helps pupils discover how light bends when it travels through different materials using simple explanations, colourful illustrations, hands-on STEM investigations, interactive activities, and a review quiz.

Pupils explore why light changes direction, investigate refraction in water and glass, discover real-life examples of refraction, and complete exciting experiments that make this important optics concept easy to understand. This engaging resource encourages scientific enquiry, observation, and critical thinking through practical learning.

Pages Included:

Cover – Refraction: Bending Light
Welcome Young Scientist!
What Is Refraction?
Bending Light
A Bent Pencil?
Where Can We See Refraction?
Different Materials
STEM Experiment – Coin in a Cup Challenge
Refraction and Lenses
Did You Know?
Refraction Quiz
Young Physicist Certificate

Resource Details:

Series: Young Physicists – Optics Series (Book 5)
Age Range: 10–11 Years
Key Stage: KS2
Format: Printable PDF
Page Size: A4
Length: 12 Pages
Full Colour
Ready to Print
No Prep Resource

Perfect For:

KS2 Science
Primary Science Lessons
Light and Optics
Refraction
STEM Activities
Science Worksheets
Classroom Learning
Homeschool Education
Independent Learning
Homework
Revision Activities

Help pupils investigate how light bends when it passes through different materials, observe refraction through fun experiments, identify everyday examples of refraction, develop scientific enquiry skills, and reinforce learning with interactive activities, a quiz, and a certificate of achievement.