Chemical energy is the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction or, to transform other chemical

substances. The energy is stored in the bonds between the atoms or molecules. Examples include batteries and light bulbs and cells etc. Breaking or making of chemical bonds involves energy, which may be either absorbed or evolved from a chemical system. Reactions that release energy decrease the potential energy in a substance. For example, when a match is struck or or a light bulb is on, the release of stored energy from these produces light and release thermal energy! Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different example of chemical energy and put their names by it. On the drawing, label what your example is. Task 2: On the back of the sheet list the following. Each student should pick one and how each one uses chemical energy. 1) digesting 2) photosynthesis 3) a match 4) a battery

Electrical energy. Is the energy carried by moving electrons in to another item. It cannot be seen, but it is one of our most useful forms of energy because it is relatively easy to transmit and use. All matter consists of atoms, and every atom contains one or more electrons which are always moving. When this movement builds up electrons in a space and then forces the electrons along a path the result is electricity. Electrons are negative and attracted to positive (less negative) areas which causes the movement. Electrical plants do not create energy they change other forms in electricity by using those forms to turn a turbine. Chemical energy stored in coal or oil which is burned to form kinetic energy and to turn the turbine. Hydroelectric plants use falling water to turn turbines and windmills turn turbines as well. Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different example of electrical energy and put their names by it. On the drawing, label what your example is. Task 2: On the back of the sheet list the following and how electrical energy flows through each 1) lightning 2) static electricity http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/travoltage 3) a battery, a wire and a light bulb 4) a toaster

Light Energy (also known as radiant energy) is electromagnetic energy ( a mixture of electrical and magnetic energy) given off in many different type waves. Electromagnetic waves are the only waves that can move through space, otherwise we wouldn't have energy from the sun! Some our eyes can see, such as visible light. Others we cannot see and may take the form of infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, gamma rays and radio waves.

Visible light is a very small part of light energy in general. Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different example of light energy and put their names by it. On the drawing, label what your example is. Task 2: On the back of the sheet list the following and how each one uses light energy. 1) cell phone calls (not the light on the cell phone) 2) x-rays 3) microwaves 4) car radios

Mechanical Energy is the most familiar form of energy. It is the energy a substance or system has because of motion. Every moving object has mechanical energy. This energy pulls, pushes, twists, turns and throws. Machines use mechanical energy to do work. Our bodies also use mechanical energy to perform motions such as throwing a ball or moving a pencil to write on paper.

Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different
example of light energy and put their names by it. Task 2: On the back of the sheet list the following and how each one transfers energy through the machine. An example would be a pencil sharpener:
You turn the handle. This kinetic energy is transferred to the blades of the sharpener which turn and sharpen the pencil. It converts kinetic energy of the handle to kinetic energy of the blades.

Nuclear Energy is the release of energy when the nuclei of atoms are changed. When the force holding the nucleus together is broken, a tremendous amount of energy is released. This energy can be released during atomic fission when the nucleus of atoms are split apart. This heat creates steam which moves the turbines of a power plant resulting in electricity. Stars use nuclear fusion, where two atoms are merged together into one and gives off light and thermal energy. Nuclear energy is used in radiation therapy to treat cancer. It is used to power submarines and large ships by our Navy. Task 1: Each person in your group should pick one of the following, draw, label and write their name next to it on your sheet. 1) towers of a nuclear power plant 2) nuclear power symbol 3) visual of nuclear fusion 4) visual of nuclear fission Task 2: On the back of the sheet list two pros and cons of nuclear energy? Then each students should write their name and whether they would choose to or not to support the continued building of nuclear power plants and briefly why.

Thermal energy is the energy a substance or system has related to its temperature. Temperature is the energy of the moving or vibrating molecule in any substance. We use thermal energy to cook food and heat homes and generate electricity. Thermal energy IS NOT HEAT. Heat is energy transferred between substances or systems due to temperature difference. A substance does not contain heat but it contains thermal energy! In solid substances, the particles' movement is limited to vibrations. Add heat to the solid and the molecules move faster increasing its thermal energy and therefore its temperature. Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different example of thermal energy and put their names by it. On the drawing, label what your example is. Task 2: On the back of the sheet, each person should define and draw one of the following and put their name beside it: 1) temperature 2) thermal conduction 3) convection 4) radiation

Sound energy is the movement of energy through substances. It is produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate. This vibration transfers energy through the substance in a wave. A vibrating drum transfers energy through a room as sound. Kinetic energy from the moving air molecules transfers the sound energy to the people listening. The movement in the sticks is being transferred into sound energy. The closer the molecules are in a substance, the faster sound energy moves. As a result, you can hear sound faster through a solid than you can a liquid and faster through a liquid than a gas. Task 1: On the sheet provided, each group member should draw a different example of sound energy and put their names by it. On the drawing, label what your example is. Task 2: Sound moves differently through different types of substances. Each person should pick one of these scenarios and describe the speed of which sound is moving and how is affects the scenario. 1) Why would a train robber put his ear onto the rail of the train track to listen for the train? 2) Why can you hear something coming around a corner before you can see it? 3) Why do you sometimes see someone doing something before you hear it? 4) Why can dogs hear noises we can't?