Types of Energy MELTS Lesson

Types of Energy MELTS

Mr. Silva 5th grade

Content Objective: Explore the uses of energy including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and sound energy.

I can identify the 5 types of energies.

I can describe how energy is used and transformed into other forms of energy.

WORDS TO KNOW

M.E.L.T.S. in Action

MECHANICAL ENERGY

ENERGY OF MOVEMENT

Some examples: riding a bike, using a bow and arrow, a hammer hitting a nail

ELECTRICAL ENERGY

ENERGY OF MOVING ELECTRONS

Some examples: batteries, solar panels, generators, power plants

LIGHT ENERGY

ENERGY WE SEE

Some examples: Sun, light bulbs, fire, lamps

THERMAL ENERGY

ENERGY OF HEAT

Some examples: Sun, fire, lights, and some appliances like ovens and electric heaters

SOUND ENERGY

ENERGY WE HEAR

Some examples: radio, car horn, speaking, sirens,