Grades 3–5
Potential or Kinetic Energy?
Sort ten examples into stored (potential) energy and moving (kinetic) energy.
Science worksheet · Energy
Forms of Energy
Match light, sound, heat, electrical, motion and chemical energy to an example of each.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Energy
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Forms of energy, Potential and kinetic energy, Saving energy
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a line from each form of energy to an example.
- Name two forms of energy you used this morning.
Teacher tip
Ask kids to find one example of each form in the room.
How to use it
- Drop a ball and talk about where its energy goes.
- List the things in the classroom that use electricity.
- Start with a two-minute “I notice, I wonder” talk about the picture on the sheet.
Watch for
Energy is never used up. It changes form.
Talk about it
- How does energy change form in a toaster?
- What did you notice that surprised you?
Take it further
Do an energy audit of the classroom and post a turn-it-off reminder.
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