S3.8.1 For the adult
Energy stores
Is there energy in a banana?
What this chapter teaches
Energy is kept in stores: chemical, kinetic, gravitational, elastic and thermal. A thing that is still can hold a lot of energy, such as food or a raised stone.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- Which energy store is in the food you ate today?
- What is one thing at home with a gravitational store?
- Why does a stretched rubber band hold energy?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Name energy stores, such as chemical, kinetic, elastic and thermal
- Give an example of each store from daily life
What they copy into their notebook
Energy is kept in stores: chemical (food, fuel), kinetic (moving), gravitational (raised), elastic (stretched) and thermal (hot). A still thing can hold energy.