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Introduction to Energy Lesson PlanIntroduction to Energy Lesson Plan
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Bonneville
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7th - 8th
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Introduction to Energy

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  • Solar vs. Wind Energy Unit (.html)
  • Introduction to Energy (.html)
  • Types of Energy and Energy Transformation (.ppt)
  • Energy Transformation Cards (.pptx)
  • Student Sheet #1: Introduction to Energy (.pdf)
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Transform the classroom with energy. Pupils learn about different types of energy and practice identifying the types in the first lesson of six in a solar versus wind energy unit. The class sees examples of how one type of energy can be transformed to another and identify the types of transformations shown in diagrams. The scholars work in pairs to experience the transformation of energy at several hands-on stations.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

energy, energy transformation, electrical energy, chemical energy, nuclear energy, mechanical energy, electromagnetic energy, sound energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, gravity, motion, light energy

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research the different types of energy discussed during the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires no prior knowledge of energy transformations
  • Involves two setups of eight different stations

Pros

  • Includes two simulations as additional resources 
  • Provides a list of key vocabulary

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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