Energy
Objectives The student will explore the uses of energy, including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and sound energy through illustration and examples. *The student will communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms. *The student collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including hand lenses, metric rulers, prisms, mirrors, meter sticks, and notebooks.
Energy Is the ability to cause change or do work
Why do we need energy?
Potential Energy is stored energy. Kinetic Energy is moving energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5W Joup-RD8
Melts Mechanical Energy – moving parts Electrical Energy – electrons moving Light Energy – light you see Thermal Energy – heat transfer Sound Energy – vibration you hear
Mechanical energy 2 Examples and a picture
Electrical Energy 2 Examples and a picture
Light Energy 2 Examples and a picture
Thermal Energy 2 Examples and a picture
Sound Energy 2 Examples and a picture
Pick your favorite type of energy Make a list of why it is your favorite energy.
Write a 5 sentence paragraph about you favorite energy and why.