What is energy?
Energy is the ability to move or change something!


What is a source of energy?
A source of energy is something that energy can be taken or collected from.

The sun is the earth's main source of heat and light?
True! It's heat warms the air, land, and water. It's light makes it possible for plants to grow. 
True or False: Food is a source of energy.
True! All living things need food to GET ENERGY!

What is an energy chain?
It is a path that shows how energy moves from the sun to many living things. 
Renewable or nonrenewable: Gas

Nonrenewable! If we use it all, it is gone!
What is electricity?

It is the flow of electrical power.
What is the type of energy you can hear?
Sound Energy! 
What type of energy comes from the sun? How do we collect it?
Solar energy! We collect it using solar panels. 
This is called a solar panel.

Where do plants get their food from?
The sun!
What is at the start of every energy chain?
The sun!

Renewable or nonrenewable: The Sun
The sun! It will never run out!
What energy sources can we use to help make electricity?
Sun, wind, water, and oil! 
What is the type of energy that allows us to see things?
Light Energy! 
What type of energy do we get from running water? How do we collect it?
Hydro [Water] Energy! We collect it through hydroelectric dams.

Hydro energy is created when water moves through a hydroelectric dam.
True!
True or False: Your body uses energy even when you sleep.
True! Your body needs energy to do everything! Your organs need food to survive!
What comes after the sun in an energy chain?
A plant!
Renewable or nonrenewable: Water

Renewable! It will never run out!
What types of energy can be made from electricity?
Heat, light, and sound! Name 3 things that produce each type!



What is the type of energy you can feel?
Heat Energy! 
What type of energy do we collect from blowing wind? What do we sue to collect it?
Wind Energy! We use wind turbines. 
Only wind and sunlight are renewable energy sources.
False! Water, wind, and sunlight are all renewable energy sources. That means they do not run out.

Why is it important to eat healthy? What happens when you doon't eat healthy?
Eating healthy makes your body feel good! It keeps your body strong and keeps you from getting sick!

Eating too many unhealthy foods can make your body feel tired, give you a bad tummy, hurt your teeth, and even be bad for your organs!\
What is something that could come after a plant in an energy chain?
A caterpillar

Renewable or nonrenewable: Oil

Nonrenewable: If we use it all, it is gone forever!
Why is it important to not waste energy?
We need to save resources, so people in the future can use electricity too!

Canada:
- 💧 Water (Hydro) — Most of it! (~55%)
- 🍃 Wind — Some (~7%)
- ☀️ Sun (Solar) — A tiny bit (~1%)
- 🛢️ Gas & Oil — Some (~20%)
What type of energy is created by a campfire?
- Light
- Heat
- And even sound!
What do we collect from underground and burn for energy?
Oil!

Oil is also a renewable energy source.
False! Oil is nonrenewable. That means once it is all used up, it is gone forever.

Name 3 everyday foods and 3 sometimes food!


A bird!

Renewable or nonrenewable: Wind

Renewable: We will never run out!
What are 10 ways we can save energy?
1) Turn off lights when you leave a room
2) Turn off tap when you are not using it
3) Do more activities that do not use electricity, like reading
4) Walk or ride your bike instead of taking a car
5) Play sports instead of video games
6) Turn off the TV when you are not using it
7) Use more energy efficient light bulbs
8) Wash clothes in cold water (almost all the energy a washing machine uses goes into heating the water)
9) Put on a jacket when you're cold, instead of turning up the heat
10) Open windows instead of turning on lights during the day