Lesson Plan

Exploring Energy: Energy Conversion

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The energy is not really lost, it is just converted to a different form. Pupils learn about the conversion of energy in the fifth segment of an energy unit with six parts. Learners develop an understanding of the conservation of energy and the loss of energy in the form of heat, sound, or light.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes students understand kinetic and potential energy
  • The demonstration uses either tennis balls or two-inch ball bearings
Pros
  • Contains a presentation to guide the lesson
  • Includes an answer key to the post-assessment
Cons
  • None
Common Core