The Energy Story

A Writing Across Curriculum Activity

 The learner will be able to:

Define energy.

Identify the two main forms of energy and provide examples of each.

What is energy?

•Energy is one of the most fundamental parts of our universe.

• Something that can cause change and do work. Light and heat

•Energy is defined as"the ability to do work.”

Energy is one of the most fundamental parts of our universe. We use energy to do work. Energy lights our cities.

Introduction to Energy

Energy powers our vehicles, trains, planes and rockets.

                                                                                                  

Energy warms our homes, cooks our food, plays our music, gives us pictures on television, and powers machinery in factories.

                                                                                                  

Energy can be found in a number of different forms.

Kinetic energy is motion energy.

Potential is often referred to as stored energy.

kinetic energyEnergy of motion

                          

Potential Energy

                   

Potential energy appears in many different forms, and is often referred to as stored energy.

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Sites to visit about energy and electricity:

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Writing Activity

Write a paragraph about energy. Include 4 facts from this lesson