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Instructions
With your partner, sort the cards on your lab table into
groups based on the idea of “energy”.
 You may have as many or as few groups as you like.
 Be able to explain your reasoning for the groups.
 Each group must contain more than one card.
 All the cards must be used.
Record which cards you placed in which groups on a
piece of paper!
Instructions: Part 2
With your partner, re-sort the cards on your lab table into groups based on the
seven types of energy. Use the definitions below to help you sort the cards. All
cards must be used.
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Mechanical Energy: related to the movement of an object or its
position in gravity.
Sound Energy: Energy that travels in waves through a substance (solid,
liquid, or gas).
Chemical Energy: related to the potential energy stored in the bonds
between atoms in a molecule.
Radiant (Light) Energy: Electromagnetic energy traveling in waves.
Electrical Energy: related to the movement or flow of electrons.
Thermal (Heat) Energy: related to the motion of atoms or molecules
in a substance.
Nuclear Energy: energy stored within the nucleus of an atom.
Introduction to Energy
Types of Energy:
A. Potential Energy: Energy due to position.
1. Chemical Energy: The energy stored in the bonds between
atoms in a molecule.
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Examples: food, gas
2. Gravitational Energy: The stored energy in an object due to
its height.
(Higher objects=more energy)
3. Nuclear Energy: Energy stored within the nucleus of an
atom.
When a nucleus in an atom splits (fission), this energy is
released.
Introduction to Energy
Types of Energy:
B. Kinetic Energy: Energy due to motion.
1. Electrical Energy: Energy from the flow or movement of
electrons.
2. Radiant Energy: Electromagnetic energy that travels in waves.
Examples: light, radio waves, x-rays…
3. Thermal Energy: Energy from the motion of atoms or
molecules in a substance. =Heat.
4. Sound Energy: Energy that travels in waves through a
substance (solid, liquid, or gas).
Introduction to Energy
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Law of Conservation of Energy:
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only change
form.
Examples:
Radiant Energy  Chemical Energy  Kinetic Energy
(Sun)
(Plants-food)
(running to class)
Chemical Energy  Thermal Energy  Radiant Energy
(Wood)
(Heat from fire)
(Light from fire)
Chemical Energy  Electrical Energy  Thermal Energy
(Coal)
(Electricity)
(Heat from stove)