VA SOL's
PS.6: The student will investigate and understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Key concepts include:
a) potential and kinetic energy; and
b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy.
a) potential and kinetic energy; and
b) mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal, radiant, and nuclear energy.
Objectives
- I can differentiate between potential and kinetic energy.
- I can calculate amounts of potential, kinetic, and mechanical energy.
- I can identify and give examples of common forms of energy.
- I can describe and illustrate energy transformations.
- I can communicate the advantages and disadvantages of various energy resources.
Key Terms
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Essential Questions
Can you answers these questions? By the end of this unit you should be able to!!
Potential Energy vs. Kinetic Energy
Energy Transfer & Transformation
Energy Resources
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