Activity Overview
With so many different types of energy, it can be hard for students to grasp them all. Using a spider map, students will identify and provide an example of each different type of energy. This will help them differentiate between each form, and serve as both in introductory activity and a reference for the rest of the unit.
Types of Energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Sound Energy
- Thermal Energy
- Chemical Energy
- Electrical Energy
- Gravitational Energy
- Light Energy
- Elastic Potential
- Nuclear Energy
- Magnetic Energy
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of energy by giving examples of where these different forms of energy can be found.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Replace "Term" with a form of energy. Add more cells as needed.
- Use images and photos to show examples of where the forms of energy can be found.
- Add a short description underneath.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 25 Points | Emerging 13 Points | Beginning 0 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples | There are a range of correct examples. | There are some correct examples. | There aren't many correct examples |
| Visualizations | There are at least four images that represent each energy type. | There are at least two images that represent each energy type. | There are at least one image that represents each energy type. |
| Descriptions | All the energy types have a clear description which contains good scientific vocabulary. | Most of the energy types have a clear description. | Some of the energy types have a clear description. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
Activity Overview
With so many different types of energy, it can be hard for students to grasp them all. Using a spider map, students will identify and provide an example of each different type of energy. This will help them differentiate between each form, and serve as both in introductory activity and a reference for the rest of the unit.
Types of Energy
- Kinetic Energy
- Sound Energy
- Thermal Energy
- Chemical Energy
- Electrical Energy
- Gravitational Energy
- Light Energy
- Elastic Potential
- Nuclear Energy
- Magnetic Energy
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of energy by giving examples of where these different forms of energy can be found.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Replace "Term" with a form of energy. Add more cells as needed.
- Use images and photos to show examples of where the forms of energy can be found.
- Add a short description underneath.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 25 Points | Emerging 13 Points | Beginning 0 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples | There are a range of correct examples. | There are some correct examples. | There aren't many correct examples |
| Visualizations | There are at least four images that represent each energy type. | There are at least two images that represent each energy type. | There are at least one image that represents each energy type. |
| Descriptions | All the energy types have a clear description which contains good scientific vocabulary. | Most of the energy types have a clear description. | Some of the energy types have a clear description. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
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