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discuss what they think energy is, where it is found, things it does, and how it is used
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search for examples of each form of energy on an “Energy Walk” on the school grounds
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operate a variety of “energized” toys and identify the forms of energy that make them run
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build three different types of boats, each employing a different type of energy transfer
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observe how warmer objects that are close to or touching cooler objects transfer some of their heat energy until both objects are the same
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investigate how heat energy transfer by designing and testing insulation from water bottles
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attempt to limit heat energy transfer by designing and testing insulation from water bottles
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compare the light and heat output of incandescent light bulbs and compact fluorescent light bulbs to understand the concept of energy efficiency.
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develop and illustrate ideas for their own inventions, showing how a collection or ordinary objects interacting like a chain-like reaction could perform a task