Matter and Energy

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Objective

I can explain how energy causes changes in matter.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words what it means for energy to be "transformed." Give an example that is different from the ones in the video.

2

When you ride a bicycle, what kind of energy transformation is taking place? Explain where the energy comes from and what it changes into.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

When you turn on a lamp, what two forms of energy does electrical energy change into? When you eat food and then run, what kind of energy in the food changes into energy of motion?

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