What does cause mean?
something or someone that brings about a result or effect
something used to grab or pinch
something or someone that brings about a result or effect
What does change mean?
to become something different or to move from one position to another
to jump around in a circle
to become something different or to move from one position to another
What does create mean?
to bring into being
to throw away
to bring into being
What does energy mean?
not tired
the ability to do work or cause change
the ability to do work or cause change
What does motion mean?
the way the sun shines
a change in the position of an object
a change in the position of an object
Which item has potential energy?
a rock on top of a hill
rollerskating in the park
a rock on top of a hill
Which shows kinetic energy?
a rock rolling down a hill
a flower in a pot
a rock rolling down a hill
Which item has potential energy?
a toy car in a box
a soccer ball kicked across the field
a toy car in a box
Which shows kinetic energy?
a skateboard in a rack
a skater skating down the street
a skater skating down the street
Which form of energy has the ability to have potential and kinetic energy?
mechanical energy
electrical energy
light energy
thermal energy
sound energy
mechanical energy

Jack pushed and pushed, and finally moved the new refrigerator into the kitchen. What is the BEST explanation of what happened?
Jack used energy to do work.
Jack had no energy and did no work.
Jack used all his potential energy.
Jack used energy but the refrigerator did all the work.
Jack used energy to do work.
Crack! The bat hits the ball.
Which best explains what happens when a baseball player hits a baseball with a bat?
The baseball recycles the energy from the swing of the bat.
The swing of the bat pushes air particles against the ball.
Gravity is created, forcing the ball backward.
Energy is transferred from the bat to the ball.
Energy is transferred from the bat to the ball.
Energy is the ability to make something move or change. Which example shows energy being used to cause motion?
Michael heated water to make tea.
Cristopher roasted a marshmallow over a camp fire.
Rasheed kicked the soccer ball into the goal.
Alfonso watched a movie.
Rasheed kicked the soccer ball into the goal.
The reindeer are pulling Santa's sleigh.

Pushing and pulling are motions that require _________.
energy
friction
magic
strength
energy
Landon uses a golf ball to demonstrate how energy can cause changes. Which of these actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by Landon applying energy to the ball?
She carries the ball to the tee.
She holds the ball in place on the tee.
She swings the club and sends the ball flying.
She gently taps the ball into the hole.
She holds the ball in place on the tee.
a train sitting on a track
a girl pulling a wagon
a boy standing by a door
a light shining on a wall
a girl pulling a wagon
For breakfast, AJ placed a waffle in a toaster and pressed the lever down to heat the waffle. In terms of energy, what causes the waffle to pop out of the toaster?
thermal energy transfers to light energy
sound energy transfers to kinetic energy
light energy transfers to thermal energy
potential energy transfers to kinetic energy
potential energy transfers to kinetic energy
A baker was making a loaf of banana bread. They mixed ingredients together and placed the batter in the oven. Which type of energy caused the batter to turn into a loaf of bread?
light
thermal
potential
kinetic
thermal
Maggie and Judy were going to take their dog on a walk. Judy stood by the door as Maggie put the leash on the dog. Maggie held the leash and waited outside. Judy turned out the lights. The girls left for their walk. Which parts identify a way that energy can create change? Select two correct answers.
A. Judy turned out the lights.
B. Maggie waited outside.
C. Maggie held the dog’s leash.
D. Maggie put the leash on the dog.
E. Judy stood by the door.
B. Maggie waited outside.
E. Judy stood by the door.
Penelope, Jasleyn, and Sandy are playing on the swings. Which type of energy is causing the girls to swining?
thermal energy transfers to light energy
sound energy transfers to kinetic energy
light energy transfers to thermal energy
potential energy transfers to kinetic energy
potential energy transfers to kinetic energy
Which of the following is an example of energy causing change?
Windmill spinning
bicycle sitting in a garage
toy car sitting on the ground
campfire that has been put out
Windmill spinning
Which of the following is the best example of energy causing motion?
Jody puts a tray of water in the freezer to make ice.
Jody lets go of a ball that rolls down a ramp.
Jody heats a slice of pizza in the microwave.
Jody puts on her new roller skates.
Jody lets go of a ball that rolls down a ramp.
Which is the best example of energy causing an object to change its form?
Jacob melts a stick of butter in a pan on the stove.
Jacob slides down a slide at the playground.
Jacob throws a baseball with his brother.
Jacob rides his bicycle down the street.
Jacob melts a stick of butter in a pan on the stove.
Taro left his toys outside on a windy day. On which of these objects did the wind's energy have the greatest effect?
toy car
baseball
pinwheel
hockey stick
pinwheel
Which of the following does NOT describe a situation in which an object’s motion is likely to change?
A girl is holding a toy car at the top of a ramp.
A batter has just made contact with a softball.
A boy is about to catch a baseball with his mitt.
A student is reading a book while sitting at his desk.
A student is reading a book while sitting at his desk.