3rd Grade Review- Forms of Energy

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. For example, when you turn the handle of a pencil sharpener, you are using mechanical energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy that comes from electric charges. It powers devices like lights, computers, and fans.

Front

What is heat (thermal) energy?

Back

Heat energy, or thermal energy, is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy that makes things warm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced when objects vibrate. For example, when you strum a guitar, the strings vibrate and create sound.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is the energy that we can see. It is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.4-PS4-2

Front

How does the sun affect objects on Earth?

Back

The sun's energy can cause changes in objects, like fading colors over time, as seen with mailboxes left outside.

Front

What is an example of an object that uses electrical energy?

Back

A television is an example of an object that uses electrical energy to function.

Front

What happens to a mailbox left outside in the sun for a long time?

Back

It may fade in color due to the sun's energy affecting the paint.

Front

What type of energy is used when you ride a bike?

Back

When you ride a bike, you use mechanical energy to pedal and move.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is an example of heat energy causing change?

Back

Cooking food on a stove is an example of heat energy causing change.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4