Physical Science · Energy
Energy Conversions: Design a Device That Changes Energy
Trace energy through simple devices, distinguish transfer from conversion, and design or refine a device that changes energy from one form to another.
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Energy Conversions: Design a Device That Changes Energy
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- Distinguish energy transfer from energy conversion using device examples.
- Trace an energy pathway from a source to one or more outputs.
Key science ideas
- A battery can provide energy to a circuit that produces light, sound, or motion.
- A device can both transfer energy and convert energy.
- Useful outputs are not always the only outputs; devices can also produce sound or thermal energy.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 4
- 50 min
- ~12 min prep
- 4-PS3-4
- 6 materials
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- Lesson Plan
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- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary