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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. 

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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
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Additional Tags
science
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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
RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4