Energy in Motion: Potential vs. Kinetic

Energy in Motion: Potential vs. Kinetic

A Grade 5 Science Journey Discovering How Energy Makes Things Move

What is Energy?

Think about your daily life... What makes things move? What causes changes around you?

Energy: The Ability to Cause Motion or Change

Energy makes things happen Energy causes objects to move Energy creates changes in our world Without energy, nothing would move or change

Two Types of Energy

Kinetic Energy: Energy of Motion

Objects that are moving have kinetic energy The faster something moves, the more kinetic energy it has Examples: running, flying birds, moving cars When you see motion, you see kinetic energy!

Potential Energy: Stored Energy

Energy that is stored and waiting to be used Like a battery that hasn't been turned on yet Examples: a book on a shelf, a stretched rubber band When released, potential energy becomes kinetic energy!

Energy Transformation: From Potential to Kinetic

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Group Mind Map Challenge

Create a mind map about energy types Include at least one kinetic energy example Include at least one potential energy example Show how potential energy turns into kinetic energy Use drawings and labels (example: ball on hill → rolling down)

Energy Detective Challenge

Look around our classroom Can you spot examples of potential energy? Can you spot examples of kinetic energy? What would happen if potential energy was released?

Energy is Everywhere!

Energy causes motion and change in our world Potential energy is stored energy waiting to be used Kinetic energy is the energy of moving objects Energy can transform from potential to kinetic Understanding energy helps us understand how things work!