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This Grade 4 physical science reading passage introduces students to the fundamental concept of light as a form of energy. Aligned with NGSS standard 4-PS4-2 and Disciplinary Core Ideas PS4.B, the passage explains that light comes from various sources including the sun, light bulbs, and fire. Students learn that without light, we cannot see anything because light must travel from a source to objects and then to our eyes. The passage uses simple, age-appropriate language and real-world examples to build foundational understanding of light energy. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing read-aloud functionality. The passage includes bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, helping students develop science literacy. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of light sources and their importance in daily life. This resource is perfect for introducing light concepts before hands-on investigations and experiments.
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Light is a form of energy that we can see. Energy is the ability to make things happen or change. Light makes it possible for us to see everything around us.
Light comes from different sources. A source is where something comes from. The sun is our biggest and most important light source. It gives us light during the day. Other light sources include light bulbs in our homes and schools, flashlights, candles, and fire. Even some animals, like fireflies, can make their own light!
Without light, we cannot see anything. When you are in a completely dark room, you cannot see the toys, books, or furniture around you. This is because light must travel from a source to the objects around us, and then to our eyes. Think of it like this: light is like a messenger that carries information about objects to your eyes.
During the day, sunlight bounces off objects like your desk, your friend's face, or a tree. This bouncing light then travels to your eyes, and that is how you see things. At night, we use artificial light from light bulbs and other sources. Artificial means made by people, not natural. These light sources help us see when the sun is not shining.
Light travels very fast—faster than anything else in the universe. It can travel through air, water, and even empty space. That is how sunlight reaches Earth from millions of miles away!
What is light?
A form of energy we can seeA type of soundA kind of waterA piece of furniture
What is our biggest light source?
A flashlightThe sunA candleA light bulb
What does artificial light mean?
Light from starsLight from the moonLight made by peopleLight from fireflies
Why can't we see in darkness?
Our eyes are closedObjects disappear in the darkLight cannot travel to our eyesThe air is too thick
How does light help us see?
It makes objects biggerIt bounces off objects to our eyesIt changes the color of objectsIt makes our eyes stronger
What can light travel through?
Only airOnly waterAir, water, and empty spaceOnly solid objects
Light is the fastest thing in universe.
TrueFalse
What does the word 'source' mean?
Where something endsWhere something comes fromA type of lightA way to see
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