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Types of energy

Introduction to energy forms, heat, thermal, mechanical, chemical, sound, electrical, kinetic energy and potential energy.

Structure and features

Read the webpage, highlight the key forms of energy and write a sentence to explain each type of energy.

Then use a stop motion app to capture the different forms of energy in action.

 

Teacher notes

  • Science understanding strand
  • Physical sciences
  • Year 8
  • Energy.

Students learn the different types of energy.

They show how you can see energy in action using a stop motion app.