SCIENCE

Light and Heat

from the Sun
Why do you see
many things?
What is the main
source of light on
Earth?
Light from the
Sun
 The Sun gives us light.
The light coming from the
Sun enables us to see all
the things around us.
 The Sun’s rays give
us heat and light.
 The Sun is our
main source of light.
Sources of Light
Natural Sources

Sun
Natural Sources

Firefly
Natural Sources

Stars
 Natural Sources
They give off their own
light.
Artificial Sources

Lighted
candle
Artificial Sources

Flashlight
Artificial Sources
Burning
wood
Artificial Sources
Fluorescent
lamp
 Artificial Sources
People have to do something
to make these objects produce
light.
Producing Light
Matchstick
Producing Light

Electricity
Producing Light

Wood and
oil
Uses of Light
1. It is the light that reaches
our eyes and makes seeing
possible.
2. Plants absorb the light
from the Sun to make
food.
3. As plants produce food, they
give off oxygen. This oxygen is a
necessary part of the air we
breathe.
Heat from the Sun
 The Sun is very hot. It has so
much heat. Its heat makes all
things warm. You feel hot when you
stay under the Sun. You should not
stay under the Sun for a long time.
How the Heat of
the Sun Helps Us
 The Sun’s heat helps us become
healthy and strong. It makes our
bones and muscle strong. We can
also use the Sun’s heat to dry our
wet clothes.
Producing Heat
Producing Heat

Camping
Producing Heat
Rubbing
hands
Producing Heat

Ironing
clothes
Producing Heat
Heat is needed
to keep our
bodies warm.
 Safety Measures
involving Light and Heat
1. You should not look directly
at the Sun.
2. You should use an umbrella, a hat,
or a cap to protect your head. You
can also use sunglasses
to protect your eyes
from the glare of the
Sun.
3. Apply sunblock lotion on all
the exposed parts of your
body before
swimming or
staying under
The Sun.
4. Read under moderate and
good lighting to help your
eyes work well.
5. Put out candles when not
in use.
 Remember
• The Sun gives us light and
heat.
• Light comes from natural and
artificial sources. Heat can be
produced in many ways.
 Remember
• The Sun’s heat and light are
very important to us. But we
should be careful in being too
exposed to Sun’s heat and light.