Energy in Science

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Objective

I can explain how energy makes things happen in the world around me.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define energy in your own words, as scientists understand it.

2

Give three examples of how you see energy at work in your daily life.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a time you saw energy making something move. What was moving and what kind of energy was involved? Describe a time you saw energy making something get hotter. What was getting hotter and what kind of energy was involved?

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