Title: Light Energy Worksheet

Instructions: Answer the following questions about light energy.

1. What is light energy? Answer: Light energy is a form of energy that allows us to see things.

2. How does light travel? Answer: Light travels in straight lines.

3. What are some sources of light energy? Answer: Some sources of light energy are the sun, light bulbs, and candles.

4. Can you give examples of objects that give off light? Answer: Examples of objects that give off light are the sun, stars, and fireflies.

5. What are some objects that reflect light? Answer: Some objects that reflect light are mirrors, shiny metals, and glass.

6. What happens when light hits an object? Answer: When light hits an object, it can be absorbed, reflected, or refracted.

7. What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects? Answer: Transparent objects allow light to pass through completely, translucent objects allow some light to pass through but not all, and opaque objects do not allow any light to pass through.

8. Can you give examples of transparent, translucent, and opaque objects? Answer: Examples of transparent objects are glass and clear plastic. Examples of translucent objects are frosted glass and wax paper. Examples of opaque objects are wood and metal.

9. How does light help us see objects? Answer: Light reflects off objects and enters our eyes, allowing us to see them.

10. Can you think of any other ways we use light energy in our daily lives? Answer: Some other ways we use light energy in our daily lives are using flashlights, watching television, and using cameras.

Note: This worksheet is designed for Grade 2 students. The questions and answers are simplified to suit their level of understanding.