KS1/2 OBJECTIVE:
Science-based activity: Identify objects that make or reflect light

Imaginarium is a very easy game to play and can be used to explore or revise many scientific topics. Here’s how to play it to explore Sources of Light.

Begin with the students standing in a large circle. Ask them to step forward one at a time as an object that is a source of light. They should make the shape of the object and say what they are, for example, ‘I am a firefly’. Students can step in with a partner if they think of an object they can make together.
Once you have plenty of suggestions, say ‘Whoosh!’ to clear the space.

Variations

• Step in as natural or man-made sources of light
• Step in as an object that generates or reflects light
• Ask students to add an adjective when you tap them on the shoulder, e.g. ‘I am a flickering torch’

Useful Adjectives
blazing, blinding, bright, clear, cool, dazzling, dim, electric, flashing, flickering, fluorescent, glimmering, glistening, glittering, glowing, golden, harsh, reflected, shimmering, shining, soft, sparkly, twinkling, wavering, white, yellow

Playing Online

The game can be played on Zoom or a similar online environment with each student making their object as soon as they think of it. Give them ten seconds or so to make the object then spotlight individuals and ask the rest of the class to guess the object before checking with the student.