Energy Definitions and Forms
4th Grade•30 minutes•4-PS3-1
Learning Objective
I can define energy and give examples of different forms of energy.
Key Concepts
In science, energy is defined as the ability to do work.
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change from one form to another.
Heat, light, and electricity are all different forms of energy.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is energy, in simple terms?
2. Which of the following is an example of energy?
3. Describe a situation where energy changes from one form to another.
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