Grade 4 · Physics
Grade 4 Light & optics worksheet
20 questions on light & optics. The answer key is a separate download.
What is on the worksheet
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a wooden door or clean water in a glass?
- a wooden door
- clean water in a glass
Which one makes its own light: a firefly or a mirror?
- a mirror
- a firefly
Which one makes its own light: the Sun or the Moon?
- the Sun
- the Moon
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a cardboard box or clear window glass?
- a cardboard box
- clear window glass
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a thick book or clear plastic wrap?
- a thick book
- clear plastic wrap
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clean water in a glass or a cardboard box?
- a cardboard box
- clean water in a glass
Which one makes its own light: a lamp that is switched on or a bicycle reflector?
- a lamp that is switched on
- a bicycle reflector
Which one makes its own light: a shiny spoon or a lamp that is switched on?
- a lamp that is switched on
- a shiny spoon
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a wooden door or clear plastic wrap?
- clear plastic wrap
- a wooden door
Which one makes its own light: a flashlight that is on or a white sheet of paper?
- a flashlight that is on
- a white sheet of paper
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clear window glass or a brick wall?
- a brick wall
- clear window glass
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a brick wall or clear plastic wrap?
- a brick wall
- clear plastic wrap
Which one makes its own light: the Moon or a flashlight that is on?
- a flashlight that is on
- the Moon
You stand outside with the Sun behind you. Where is your shadow?
- in front of you
- behind you
- above your head
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clean water in a glass or a wooden door?
- clean water in a glass
- a wooden door
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a cardboard box or clear plastic wrap?
- a cardboard box
- clear plastic wrap
Which one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a thick book or clear window glass?
- clear window glass
- a thick book
Which one makes its own light: a lamp that is switched on or a white sheet of paper?
- a white sheet of paper
- a lamp that is switched on
Which one makes its own light: a white sheet of paper or a firefly?
- a firefly
- a white sheet of paper
Which one makes its own light: the Moon or a firefly?
- the Moon
- a firefly
Teach or revise the skill first
These short guides explain the idea with worked examples. Read one together before the worksheet, then use the sheet as practice.
- Light and shadows: Study guide for Grades 1 to 4: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Sort objects: does it make its own light? Does light pass through it (transparent) or is it blocked (opaque)?
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