Year 8
Forms of Energy
Overview
Energy comes in many different types. Can you tell them apart?
In this unit students explore various forms of energy as potential or kinetic energy. Students will classify energy according to its type and identify different energy transfers and transformations. Students will use their knowledge of solar energy to design and build a solar energy car.
Key Activities
Classify examples of energy types
Identify energy transfers and transformations
Investigate energy transformations in solar cells
Design, construct and test a solar car
Key Concepts
Energy has different forms and can transfer and transform
Solar energy is a significant renewable energy source
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Unit Overview
Duration 10 Lessons
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