ENERGY FORMS AND CHANGES – PHYSICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore different forms of energy and energy transformations. Students investigate thermal, mechanical, electrical, and light energy as it changes form.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Identify energy forms
• Understand energy transformations
• Apply conservation of energy
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science 4.6.A – Differentiate among forms of energy
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Energy Concepts, Scientific Reasoning, Systems Thinking, Physics Foundations
GRADE LEVELS: 4th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation