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What Is Energy? Instructional VideoWhat Is Energy? Instructional Video
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:16
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2014
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What Is Energy?

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Kids sure do seem to have a lot of energy, but what exactly is energy? A video explains many different types of energy, starting with potential and kinetic. It highlights the most common forms of potential energy, including nuclear, before mentioning many forms of kinetic energy. 

16 Views 18 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

energy, work, potential energy, kinetic energy, chemical energy, mechanical energy, nuclear energy, gravitational potential energy, alternative energy sources, electrical energy, energy forms, radiant energy, thermal energy, sound energy

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils take notes and turn them in for a quick daily grade
  • Make a list of the types of energy listed in the video and see what other types of energy students can think of

Classroom Considerations

  • Best fits as an introduction to the concept of energy

Pros

  • Includes a transcript for ELLs
  • Short length helps maintain learners' attention

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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