Types of Energy
Name That Machine
Energy Sources
Vocab
100

This type of energy can be found in thunder storms and power lines. 

Electricity 

100

This object receives sound waves in order to play music. 

Radio

100

This energy source is often sold at gas stations to fuel cars. 

Oil

100

This is the energy to make something work. 

Power

200

Using this energy will cause things to get warm. 

Heat

200

The wind moves the blades of this machine to create electrical energy

windmill / wind turbine 

200

These black rocks are burned to create heat. 

Coal 

200

The ability to do work and make something move

Energy 

300

We see this form of energy brighten the sky every day. 

Solar (Sun)

300

A machine that produces heat and air, usually known as an air conditioner (A/C)

Thermostat

300

These are often put into electronics and toys as their source of power. 

Batteries 

300

A type of energy that lets us see

Light

400

The movement of these two forms of energy are what create power

Water & Wind 

400

These machines collect sunlight and change it into electric energy. 

Solar panels

400

This natural energy source creates light throughout the day. 

Sunlight

400

To put energy into something, usually electrical energy 

Charge 

500

Though we can't see this form of energy, we'll definitely hear it. 

Sound

500

Unlike a thermostat, this machine creates heat when fueled with sources such as oil, water, or coal. 

Furnace

500

This source is much like coal, except that you get it from trees. 

Wood

500

Up and down movement that creates energy 

Waves