Energy Everywhere!

Holly Deavours

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Energy Everywhere!

Students will be able to identify and describe at least three different uses of energy in their daily lives.

Understanding how energy powers our world helps students appreciate its value and consider its impact on their daily lives and the world around them.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Through guided discussion and relatable examples, students will explore the various uses of energy.

Materials

Smartboard or Projector, Energy Everywhere! Slide Deck, and Markers or Whiteboard

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Review the Energy Everywhere! Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the content.
* Ensure the projector or smartboard is set up and ready to display the slides.
* Have markers or a whiteboard ready for brainstorming student ideas.

Step 1

Warm-Up: What is Energy?

3 minutes

Begin by asking students: "When you hear the word 'energy,' what comes to mind?"
* Facilitate a brief class discussion, writing down key terms or ideas on the board.
* Transition by stating: "Today, we're going to explore all the amazing ways we use energy every single day!"

Step 2

Exploring Energy Uses

7 minutes

Display the Energy Everywhere! Slide Deck, starting with slide 2.
* Go through each slide, prompting students with questions about the examples (e.g., "How does a light bulb use energy?" "What kind of energy powers our cars?").
* Encourage students to share their own examples of how they use energy at home or school.
* Emphasize that energy isn't just electricity; it can be in many forms (heat, light, motion).

Step 3

Cool Down: One Energy Use

3 minutes

Ask each student to quickly think of one new way they learned or thought about energy being used.
* Have them share it with a partner or quickly write it down.
* Conclude by reiterating that energy is vital and constantly at work all around us.

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Slide Deck

Energy Everywhere!

Understanding the uses of energy in our daily lives.

Let's explore how energy powers our world!

Welcome students and introduce the topic. Ask: 'When you hear the word "energy," what comes to mind?' Allow a few students to share their initial thoughts and write down keywords on the board.

Energy for Light

Think about...

Light bulbs
Flashlights
Computer screens
The sun!

How does energy help us see?

Transition to the first main point. Ask students to think about how they use energy for light. Prompt with examples like 'What helps us see in the dark?' or 'What makes our rooms bright?'

Energy for Heat

Where do you find heat energy?

Stoves and Ovens
Heaters
Hot water
Even your own body!

How does heat energy make a difference?

Move to the concept of heat. Ask: 'How do we use energy to keep warm or cook food?' Encourage them to think about their homes and daily routines.

Energy for Motion

What moves because of energy?

Cars, bikes, and buses
Fans and washing machines
Your legs when you run!

How does motion energy help us do things?

Introduce the idea of motion. Ask: 'What things move because of energy?' Guide them to think beyond just cars to simpler things like fans or even their own movement.

Energy for Sound

Where do you hear energy at work?

Music from speakers
Your voice when you talk
Alarms and sirens

How does sound energy connect us?

Focus on sound energy. Ask: 'How does energy create sounds we hear?' Provide examples if needed, like music or talking.

Energy is Everywhere!

From the moment you wake up until you go to sleep, energy is at work all around you!

What's one new way you'll think about energy today?

Consolidate the learning. Ask students to share one new way they thought about energy being used. Reiterate the omnipresence and importance of energy.