Energy and Transformation for Year 4

James·

Energy

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Create a new slide deck about Energy and Transformation for Year 4 students, focusing on kinetic and potential energy, renewable vs. non-renewable sources, and simple energy transformations.

This teaching guide focuses on the concept of energy transformations, specifically differentiating between kinetic and potential energy. It includes materials needed for hands-on activities, such as energy transformation cards and sorting sheets for renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Students will engage in a Mystery Energy Challenge to identify the invisible forces behind various objects, and they will learn through demonstrations involving a bouncing rubber ball, a wind-up toy, and a solar-powered calculator. The guide emphasizes interactive learning with targeted outcomes, encouraging students to explain energy concepts, categorize energy sources, and describe transformations using real-world examples. Classroom discussions will enhance their understanding of renewable versus non-renewable energy sources and their implications on the environment.