Properties of Energy: Light, Heat, Electrical, and Magnetic
5th grade students will identify and compare light, heat, electrical and magnetic energy.
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1Directions
In this activity you will work with your partner to learn all you can about 4 types of energy: light, heat, electrical, and magnetic. You will be provided with the Internet links you need to learn what you need to know and then using the provided index cards you will make a cart for each of the 4 types of enery and you will describe each type on its index card.
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2Explain that Stuff: Light
What is light energy? Describe the properties of this energy form. NOTE: Properties can be described as the special qualities or characteristics of something.
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/light.html
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3Science Project Ideas for Kids: Heat Energy
What is heat energy? Describe the properties of this energy form.
http://scienceprojectideasforkids.com/2010/heat-energy/
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4Kids Zone: Energy and Electricity
What is electrical energy? Describe the properties of the energy form.
http://www.enwin.com/kids/electricity/energy_electricity.cfm
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5Explain that Stuff: Magnetism
What is magnetic energy or magnetism? Describe the properties of this energy form.
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/magnetism.html