Introduce your KS2 learners (ages 7–11) to the fascinating world of physics with The Magic of Light. This engaging science resource explores light as a form of energy, helping children understand how it enables us to see and interact with the world.

Students will investigate how the Sun provides light and warmth, experiment with shadows using flashlights, and discover how refraction makes a pencil look “broken” in water. They will also create rainbows with mirrors and flashlights, and learn about different sources of light — sunlight, lamp light, and fire light.

Safety guidance is included to teach responsible use of light, such as avoiding direct sunlight and handling lamps carefully. The book concludes with interactive questions and activities to reinforce learning and encourage curiosity.

Key Features:

KS2 curriculum-aligned science resource

Clear definitions of light as energy

Hands-on experiments with shadows, refraction, and rainbows

Everyday uses of light (vision, photography, plant growth)

Types of light sources (natural and artificial)

Safety tips for children

End-of-book questions and activities for revision and exploration