Energy Conversions
Light it Up!
Vision and Light
Science in Our Classroom!
Your Teachers
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A spinning fan is an example of what kind of energy?

Motion energy

1

Batteries, wires and light bulbs are all parts of 

A circuit or a simple electrical system

1
As Conservation Biologists, we are studying the population and behavior of this animal:

The Tokay Gecko

1

Mr. Bucknor does not like when kids say, "6 7" because they are producing too much of this type of energy:

Sound energy

1

What's Ms. Walker's favorite color?

Yellow

3

When you turn on a light bulb, electrical energy changes into this kind of energy:

Light energy

3

What is the main source of energy for a simple electrical system?

A battery

3

This part of the human structure gives our sense of seeing:

Our eyes.

3

What is the function of the Chromebook cart?

To charge and store the Chromebooks.

3

What is Mr. Bucknor's real name?

Shamere

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When you rub your hands together and they get warm, that's an example of this type of energy transfer:

Motion energy to thermal energy.

5

What is the function of a wire in a circuit

The function of a wire is to transfer energy from the source to the light bulb.

5

The Sun, a lamp and a candle are all examples of:

Light sources

5

What are the main types of energy our smart board produces?

Light energy and sound energy

5

What is Ms. Walker's real name?

Janelle

10

A battery-powered toy car transforms chemical energy into these three types of energy

Motion energy, light energy and sound energy

10

What happens if a part of a system fails?

The system might not function properly or at all.

10

When light hits an object that blocks it, this is formed behind the object:

A shadow

10

Ms. Walker wrote "Heppy Haloween" on the board. Mr. Bucknor said, "Ms. Walker, you spelled 'Happy Halloween' wrong!" 

This is an example of:

An observation

10

Does Mr. Bucknor have a son or a daughter?

A daughter

20

Explain what happens to energy in a system when a battery powered flashlight is turned on

Chemical energy --> electrical --> light and thermal energy 
20

Which energy converter is safer for the environment? A power adapter or a solar panel?

A solar panel because it converts energy from the sun. A power adapter relies on energy from the grid, which is generated by fossil fuel.

20

When light hits a clear window, most of the light does this:

The light passes through the clear window

20

Ms. Walker and Mr. Bucknor both have 5 senses but one of their senses is weaker than all the others. Which is it and how do you know?

Their sight is their weakest sense because they both need glasses.
20

Who is older? Ms. Walker or Mr. Bucknor?

Ms. Walker (she is 75 and Mr. Bucknor is 62)

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