Learning Intention: Students will understand how energy stores and transfers between different forms
Time: 45 minutes
Material: Whiteboard, markers, student worksheets
Procedure: 1. Start the lesson with a recap of what energy is and the different forms it can take such as heat, light and electrical energy (5 minutes).
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Introduce the concept of energy stores and transfers, explain why and how energy must be transferred from one form to another in order to be used (10 minutes).
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Introduce energy conservation laws and the efficiency of energy transformations (5 minutes).
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Divide the class into pairs and have them work on a practice worksheet to reinforce the lesson content (15 minutes).
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Wrap up the lesson by having the students respond to a few review questions (10 minutes).
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Ask the students to share their answers and review any mistakes (5 minutes).