Potential and Kinetic Energy
Duration: 2 Weeks / 6 Hours
NS CAPS, Page 13 and 26
NS CAPS, Page 13 and 26
After the completion of Topic 2 the learners will be able to:
- Compare potential and kinetic energy.
- Explain how energy is transferred from an elastic band
- Identify the nutritional information of energy content in different foods.
- Name objects that have potential / kinetic energy.
- Study, analyse and record flow diagrams of various energy transfer systems:
- Different systems (mechanical; thermal; electrical; biological).
- Compare the features.
- Observe the effect of input energy; transfer of energy and the output energy.
- Record observations.
- Know that energy is measured in joules (J).
- Describe the Law of Conservation of Energy.
- Name four energy systems.
Content and Concepts: Please select a sub-category below.
You will need
Equipment
- Computer
- Data projector
- Speakers
- Internet connection
Powerpoints and Photocopies
Available on category pages
- PowerPoints
- Worksheets
- Quiz
School Resources
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paper
- Rulers (plastic)
- Cricket ball
- Bat (to hit the cricket ball)
- Teacher’s table/ learners’ desks
Other
- Rubber bands
- Different food packaging with labels that show the energy content
- Bricks
- Cells (batteries)
- Conducting wire
- Candles
- Cans
- Teabag(s)
- Cup(s)
- Small torch bulb
- Banana