Introducing Energy Energy is the capacity to produce change in an object (e.g. change in position, speed, or shape) Introduce KE, GPE, EPE however you wish Energy like money analogy – Energy does NOT come in different forms, it is just stored differently (KE, GPE, EPE) – Money does NOT come in different forms, it is just stored differently (cash, check, credit card, stocks)
Let’s play!!! ‘Energy Skate Park’ from PHET website
Assessment time! Are the kids understanding? Flashcard question Ranking task