Transformation of Energy

5th Grade Science
Energy
Lesson 7

October 8, 2024

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Topic 2: Energy

LO: SWBAT investigate and describe the
transformation of energy in systems.

DOL: Given a set of problems, SW correctly investigate
and describe the transformation of energy in systems in
at least 4 of 5 questions.

SCI *5.8A Investigate and describe the transformation of energy in systems such as energy in a flashlight battery that changes from
chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.
SEPs: 5.1E, 5.1G, 5.3A
RTCs: 5.5D

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Essential Understandings &

Guiding Questions

Grab a response card!

How is energy transformed in a system?

Sentence Stem: Energy is transformed in a system by....
GIVE AN EXAMPLE

Match

Match the following Vocab Words

• What has the ability to cause change

• Energy stored in food, batteries, and fuel

• Changing energy from one form to another

• Energy an object has cause of motion

• Form of energy that comes from heat

Energy

Chemical Energy

Transformation of Energy

Mechanical Energy

Thermal Energy

• Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Transformation of Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Thermal Energy

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Everyday Phenomenon

What makes the electric scooter move?

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How does energy change in a flashlight?

Open Ended

What is Energy?

Sentence Stem: Energy is......

What examples of energy are shown in the picture?

Sentence Stem: Examples of energy shown in the picture are........

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What’s a System?

A system is a group of parts that work together to
perform a function.

cell phone

human body
a fan

Match

Match the following Forms of Energy and circle KEY words

Mechanical

Sound

Chemical

Electrical

Thermal

• Mechanical

• Sound

• Chemical

• Electrical

• Thermal

Drag and Drop

A system is a group of parts that work ​

Placeholder

to
perform a​

Placeholder

.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

together

function

operation

separately

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Transformation of Energy

Playing the Guitar

Using the Microwave

mechanical sound electrical thermal

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Transformation of Energy

Riding a Bike

Using a Flashlight

chemical mechanical chemical electrical light

Open Ended

What are three examples of energy transforming?

Sentence stem: Three examples of energy transforming are......

Open Ended

After going through the lesson, Do we know how energy is transformed? What are 2 ways?

Sentence Stem: Two ways I know energy is transformed is when.....

Think of 2 examples.

Open Ended

How is energy
transformed when using a hairdryer?

Sentence stem: Energy is transformed using a hairdryer when....

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Transformation of Energy

A television is a device that lets you see and hear what’s happening
on the screen. Televisions are usually plugged into a wall socket.

Describe the two energy transformations.

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Given a set of
problems, SW
correctly investigate
and describe the
transformation of
energy in systems.
in at least 4 of 5
questions.

Demonstration of Learning

Learner Slides

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Learner Slides