Vocabulary 1
What is energy?
the ability to move or change
What does the word convert mean?
to change from one type (form) to another)
Whenever something moves or changes, it is because of ________________
Energy
Does a soccer ball flying through the air have energy? if so what kind?
Yes, Kinetic energy
Nothing creates energy. If something has energy, the energy must have been _____________ from something else.
transfered
What is a claim?
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
What does the word transfer mean?
to move from one place to another or one object to another
When something is moving, it has _________________ .
kinetic energy
Does a wind up toy that is not moving have energy? if so what kind?
Yes, potential energy
Energy can be transferred from one object to another, and energy can be ______________ from one type to another.
converted
What is Evidence?
information about the natural world that is
used to support a claim
What is Potential energy?
the energy that is stored in an object or system
When something has the ability to make things move or change in the future, it has ________________________, even if it is not moving or changing now.
Potential Energy
Where do objects get their energy from?
Object get energy from other objects that have energy
Human-powered generators are the best energy source for the rescue team.
Give an example of evidence that supports this claim
Human powered generators can be used anytime anywhere. all you need is you.
What is reasoning?
the process of making clear how your
evidence supports your claim
What is Kinetic Energy?
the energy that an object has because it is moving
When energy is transferring to a battery, what is happening to the amount of energy in the battery?
The amount of energy is increasing (going up)
Name 2 sources of energy we have discussed during this unit
Solar, wind, water, gasoline, power plant etc..
Claim: A hand-crank flashlight is a great tool for the rescue team
State a piece of evidence that either supports or does not support this claim
Varies
What is a reasoning tool?
It is a chart that we use to identify evidence, state the claim it supports and use reasoning to describe how the evidence supports the claim.
What is a generator?
a machine that can convert, or change, kinetic energy into electrical energy
When energy is transferring from a battery to a flashlight (and the flashlight is on shining light), what is happening to the amount of energy in the battery?
The amount of energy in the battery is decreasing (going down)
What kind of energy does food have? describe how it works.
Potential energy.
food gives a person energy, the person transfers energy to something else
Is a charging backpack a good source of energy for the rescue team?
State your claim then support your answer with evidence and reasoning.
Varies