Publisher

Instructional Video

What Is Energy?

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Kids sure do seem to have a lot of energy, but what exactly is energy? A video explains many different types of energy, starting with potential and kinetic. It highlights the most common forms of potential energy, including nuclear, before mentioning many forms of kinetic energy.

16 Views 18 Downloads CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

energy, work, potential energy, kinetic energy, chemical energy, mechanical energy, nuclear energy, gravitational potential energy, alternative energy sources, electrical energy, energy forms, radiant energy, thermal energy, sound energy

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

Have pupils take notes and turn them in for a quick daily grade
Make a list of the types of energy listed in the video and see what other types of energy students can think of

Classroom Considerations

Best fits as an introduction to the concept of energy

Pros

Includes a transcript for ELLs
Short length helps maintain learners' attention

Cons

None

Common Core

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