Forms of Energy

Introduction

You are going to be learning all about the Forms of Energy.

Energy is involved in all physical processes and is a unifying concept in many areas of science. Energy exists in many forms and has the ability to do work or cause a change.

Task

Your job is to learn about the six forms of energy. 

Research how energy works and what cause to change it. 

Define each form of energy and give examples.  

Share your findings with your classmates.

 

Process

Follow these steps to complete your work:

1. Read and Learn

  • Read and learn how energy works.
  • Write down what you understand for energy.

2. Watch and Observe

3. Answer each question on the worksheet. Use the passage to help you to complete the details for each energy form.

Evaluation
Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Need work (5 pts)
Content

All facts are correct with

accurate details

Mostly correct

with minor errors

Many inaccuracies,

missing facts

Creativity and 

presentation

Engaging, creative, and

well-designed presentation

Interesting presentation but 

average engaging 

Litle effort, poorly organized

Action Plan

Clear, realistic, and include

examples 

Contain strategies but

needs more details

Vague or unrealistic

examples

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully investigated the forms of energy and share your knowledge in a creative way. Now you understand how energy is created, and you are able to recognize its different forms. Now that you know the forms of energy, you can see them anywhere. Look around in your house or outside and identify them. Reflect on what you have learn:

What is the most common energy? 

How and why would you use that energy?