I helped a 3rd grade homeschool group learn about energy. (Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy Benchmarks: SC.3.P.10.1, SC.3.P.10.2)
We watched a quick video (Peekaboo Kidz - The Dr. Binocs Show: Energy)
Then students created a graphic organizer on energy including - forms of energy (potential & kinetic) and types of energy (light, heat, sound, electrical, mechanical, chemical & gravitational).
Booklet includes fill in the blank vocabulary, a concept map, cut and paste examples and a word find.
Students took the booklet home to share with their families however it would be a good activity as part of an interactive notebook.
I displayed the Types & Forms of Energy Anchor Charts for students to use as a reference.
We had some time at the end of class so we demonstrated the change from potential to kinetic energy with wind up boats. I cut a template out of take-out containers and added a rubber band and paper clip. We raced in wallpaper trays.
