Science·Waves, Light & Sound·procedural
Transparent, Translucent & Opaque
Investigate the effect of placing objects made of different materials in the path of a beam of light, discovering transparent, translucent, and opaque materials
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is investigating light and sound — discovering how we see objects, experimenting with transparent and opaque materials, and learning how vibrations create sound.
Evidence of understanding
- Test at least six materials and classify them as transparent, translucent, or opaque
- Define transparent (light passes through clearly), translucent (some light passes, blurry), opaque (no light passes)
- Predict whether a given material will let light through based on its appearance
Assessment prompt
Can Transparent, Translucent & Opaque test different materials with a torch and sort them into ones light goes through, ones that block light, and ones in between?
Standards alignment
1-PS4-3US · ngss-k5
1-PS4-3
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5