Explaining Forms of Energy

A Fifth Grade Investigation

Your task is to select a type of energy and tell us more about it using PowerPoint.
 
Day 1
Read about the various forms and sources of energy in Chapter 1 of the Energy Story - on the Energy Quest site. With your partner begin your research - place in notes on Word.
Day 2
Finish the Forms of Energy planning guide and begin PowerPoint.
Day 3
Continue to create in PowerPoint.
Day 4
Finish and Share projects.

You need to include the following in your PowerPoint:

1.  An easy to understand definition
2.  Sources of your energy and how much our world uses them
3.  Compare renewable sources to non-renewable sources of your chosen form
4.  Is your energy kinetic or potential?
5.  At least 2 pictures
6.  A drawing of an example of your energy - in KidPix or Paint (You are going to export it to your PowerPoint!)

RULES: You must have 6 - 10 slides and you must make all decisions together!


*Picture taken from http://users.freshpond.net/j/jrobichaud@pollardschooldotcom/energyunit.html

Forms of Energy

First Energy

Energy Quest

Types of Energy

Energy Kids' Page - for Research

Sources of Energy

How We Use Sources of Energy in Our World Today


*Picture taken from http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/science/formsofenergy.html
 

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