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Mechanical

TEKS Objective

The student is expected to differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal.


Essential Understanding

The student knows that energy exists in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems.

Science Background

Energy Tutorial: National Fuel Cell Research Center (website) - Detailed descriptions of different energy sources employed for electricity generation, transportation, heating, etc.

Energy Tutorial
National Fuel Cell Research Center, www.nfcrc.uci.edu

Introduction to Energy: The NEED Project (PDF) - Explains different energy sources and the usage levels for various energy sources in the United States.

Introduction to Energy
The NEED Project, www.need.org

Signature Lesson

Making Objects Move: Science NetLinks (website) - Students study the motion of objects to create a structure that can be used to move an object from a place to another. They will manipulate the motion objects and explore the forces required to control the movement.

Making Objects Move
Science NetLinks, www.sciencenetlinks.com

Supporting Lessons

Spool Racer: PBS Kids (PDF) - Students make and test a spool racer to investigate potential and kinetic (mechanical) energy.

Spool Racer
PBS Kids, www.pbskids.org

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