Household Energy Usage Gizmo Lab

Front

The law of conservation of energy states that when one form of energy is converted into another,

Back

no energy is destroyed in the process

Front

The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used. Which alternative energy source does this house use? Options: Water, Wind, Solar, Geothermal

Back

Solar

Front

What types of energy are being used or produced by the decorated tree?

Back

electrical and light

Front

Which material would NOT make a good baking pan for chocolate chip cookies? Options: aluminum, wood, steel, glass

Back

wood

Front

When students look at the computer screen, they are using what kind of energy produced by the screen? Options: light, thermal, mechanical, solar

Back

light

Front

What type of energy does an oven produce to bake a cake?

Back

thermal

Front

Which object is transparent? Options: A window, A wall, A book, A desk

Back

A window

Front

Which is an example of how electricity is used?

Back

lighting a light bulb

Front

Solar power uses the sun's energy to generate electricity.

Back

TRUE

Front

How can you conserve energy in your home?

Back

Turn off lights when you do not need them