Science·Waves, Light & Sound·conceptual
Protecting Eyes from Sunlight
Recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect eyes
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how light behaves — learning that sunlight can be dangerous to eyes, understanding how shadows form when light is blocked, and observing how different surfaces reflect light.
Evidence of understanding
- State that looking directly at the sun can damage eyes permanently
- Name at least two ways to protect eyes from bright sunlight (sunglasses, hat, shade)
- Explain that the sun is an extremely bright light source unlike any artificial light
Assessment prompt
Does Protecting Eyes from Sunlight know why you should never look directly at the sun and what you can do to protect your eyes on bright days?
Standards alignment
Y3.Sci.L.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Dangers of sunlight and eye protection
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2