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Energy Defined Instructional VideoEnergy Defined Instructional Video
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PBS
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6th - 12th
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Energy Defined

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What is energy, and why do we need so much of it? Scholars explore the definition of energy as it relates to both conversion and consumption with a video and discussion questions. Part of an energy unit from NOVA, the resource provides a solid foundation for understanding energy sources and uses.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

energy, work, chemical energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, motion, energy conversion, fossil fuels, thermal energy, electrical energy, energy conservation, alternative energy sources

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Make the video your opener for a work-energy unit, then back it up with resources from The Physics Classroom
  • Ask the class if they can think of other ways energy is converted that the video does not show

Classroom Considerations

  • Discuss kinetic and potential energy for a moment before launching the lesson

Pros

  • Makes for a great start for an energy unit in both middle and high school physical science classes
  • The fundamental nature of the content makes it easy to use in a variety of situations and classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2

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