Light worksheets
Shadows, mirrors, rainbows and more.
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How to make light worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these light worksheets
Light travels in straight lines, bounces off mirrors and bends in water. These worksheets cover light sources, shadows, reflection and refraction, transparent, translucent and opaque materials, and how prisms and raindrops split white light into colours.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 items to sort, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, sort the words, short answers, word search.
- Key words: light source, reflection, refraction, shadow, transparent, translucent, opaque, spectrum, prism, lens, mirror, ray.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Why do shadows change during the day?
As the Sun moves across the sky, the angle of light changes: shadows are long in the morning and evening and shortest at midday.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.