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Science of Energy Lesson Plans

Introduction to energy

Students identify different types of energy as kinetic or potential energy and why they are examples of kinetic or potential energy.

Converting Radiant Energy to Heat

To demonstrate that radiant energy can be absorbed or reflected by objects. Some of the energy absorbed by objects is converted into heat.

Solar concentration

To learn that radiant energy can be concentrated on an object with a concave mirror.

Radiant Energy

To explore how radiant energy is changed into thermal energy (heat). To discover what colors are best at converting radiant energy into measureable thermal energy.

Motion Introduction

To introduce students to motion (mechanical energy) through background reading and worksheet.

Energy Worksheet

A basic Worksheet concerning all types of energy

Energy Crossword Puzzles

Crossword puzzles andThe students will become familiar with various energy sources as a result of playing a word game.

Chemical Energy

Experiment on how to use chemical reactions to produce radiant energy and electricity.