Energy Use
What do we call the power that makes lights turn on in our home?
Electricity
What does "conserve" mean when we talk about energy?
To save or use less energy so it lasts longer.
How does using energy help us in the morning before school? Name one thing.
Example: Turning on a light to read, to heat food, to warm a house in winter.
What type of energy comes from the sun?
Solar energy.
Give one example of something that uses energy to move.
Examples: car (fuel/chemical energy), bicycle (human mechanical energy), wind-up toy (mechanical).
Name one simple action you can do at home to save energy.
Turn off lights, unplug chargers, use less hot water, close doors to keep heat/cool in.
How can saving energy help our planet? Give a short answer.
It reduces pollution and helps protect natural resources and animal habitats.
What type of energy do batteries give to a toy?
Electrical energy (battery supplies electrical energy / stored chemical energy converted to electrical).
Why do people use energy to cook food? Give one simple reason.
To heat or cook food so it is safe and easier to eat.
Why is it a good idea to turn off lights when you leave a room? Give a short reason.
It saves electricity and helps reduce pollution and bills.
Describe one way that energy use at school might affect students (think of comfort, lights, or learning).
If lights or heat don't work, students may be cold, distracted, or have trouble seeing and learning.
Name the kind of energy a moving car has
Kinetic energy (energy of motion).
Name two places at school that use energy every day.
classrooms (lights, heating/cooling), cafeteria (ovens, refrigerators), office (computers).
Describe one way your family could save energy when using water (bath, shower, sink).
Take shorter showers, fix leaks, turn off water while brushing teeth.
Explain how using too much energy can cause problems for nature or animals. (One sentence)
Using too much energy can increase pollution that harms air and water, which can hurt plants and animals.
Give one example of electrical energy used in a kitchen and one example of heat energy used in a kitchen.
Electrical: microwave, refrigerator; Heat: stove, oven, toaster.