Grade 04 Science - EC: S4.C.2.1.1

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

S4.C.2.1.1 S4.C.2.1.1

Identify energy forms, energy transfer, and energy examples (e.g., light, heat, electrical).

Activities

What is energy?
List and define three energy examples.
Name two sources of light energy.
What type of energy is used to power a lamp? What types of energy are released when the lamp is turned on?
Name two types of energy that use generators to change into electrical energy.

Coal is burned to create energy for homes. Explain how chemical energy and electrical energy are related through the process of burning coal.
How are potential energy and kinetic energy alike? How are they different?

Investigate one form of energy (hydroelectric, solar, nuclear, wind, geothermal, etc.). Write a paragraph to explain the pros and cons of this form of energy.

Answer Key/Rubric

Energy is the ability to do work.
Examples may include:
Light energy – energy that comes from light
Chemical energy – energy stored in a substance that is released by a chemical reaction
Mechanical energy – the energy an object has because of its motion or position
Electrical energy – energy created by the flow of an electric current
Answers may include, but are not limited to: sun, light bulb, television screen, computer screen
Electrical; heat and light energy are released
Answers may include, but are not limited to: hydroelectric, nuclear, wind
Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Coal has chemical energy.
- When the coal is burned, the chemical energy is changed into energy that can be used in homes.
- People use electrical energy, or electricity, to power things in their houses.
- Burning coal creates the electrical energy that is needed for people to use in their homes.
Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:

Both are forms of energy.
Both can be transformed into other forms of energy.
Both are measured in Joules (J).
Potential energy is stored energy in an object.
Kinetic energy is energy of movement.
Potential energy cannot be transferred from one object to another object. Kinetic energy can be transferred.

Student responses will vary. Use the rubric below to evaluate student responses.

Needs Improvement or Reinforcement	Basic Understanding	Mastery
Student is unable to list pros and cons of one form of energy.	Student is able to list 2 pros and 2 cons of one form of energy.	Student is able to list at least 3 pros and 3 cons of one form of energy.