Year 6 continued their fascinating study of Light this week by investigating how different surfaces reflect light. To do this, pupils created their own reflective light catchers and used them to measure the reflectivity of various materials.
The experiment helped students observe that when light from an object hits a surface, it changes direction—it bounces off at the same angle as it arrived. This principle, known as the law of reflection, was demonstrated as pupils compared shiny, dull, and textured surfaces to see which reflected the most light.
Through hands-on exploration, Year 6 discovered that smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors reflect light best, while rough or dark surfaces like black paper absorb more light. The activity sparked great discussions about how reflection is used in everyday life, from car mirrors to a trip to the hairdressers.
