5th Grade Forms of Energy

5th Grade Unit on Forms of Energy In this unit we will learn about the relationship among different types and forms of energy. After this unit you should be able to: 1. Recognize and give examples of the various forms of energy, such as: heat, light, sound, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear. 2. Show by examples how types of energy are used for specific purposes. 3. Obsereve and describe how one form of energy may be trasformed into another. (energy transformation) 4. Design a simple experiment or demonstration to show the difference between potential and kinetic energy. 5. Identify the relationship between the pitch of a sound and the frequency of the sound wave.

Energy Web Sites To Visit! Please visit one or more of these web sites and be prepared to share what you learned with the class. edhelper.com All Subjects / searches / links / lessons http://www.edhelper.com/cat246.htm Energy Information All kinds of information on energy for teachers, students, and parents. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/index.html Energy Quest Energy Quest - a site designed for kids to learn more about energy. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/ Renewable Energy Webquest This is a web quest on the different types of renewable energies. http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/scondojani/webquest.htm Roller Coasters Use this page to design your own roller coaster. http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster/

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