Energy · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.4.1.1.1 - Identify the various forms of energy and show how they are related.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least eight forms of energy (potential, kinetic, heat, sound, solar, electrical, nuclear, chemical, and light) with one everyday example of each.
Explain, in their own words, the difference between potential energy (stored energy) and kinetic energy (energy in motion).
Demonstrate the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy using a simple pendulum or a bouncing ball, and state that Mechanical Energy equals PE plus KE.
Draw a simple labelled diagram showing energy transformation from potential to kinetic energy.
Give one example from daily life where energy changes from one form to another (for example, in a torch, a drum, or a moving vehicle).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Energy (4.1)
Content standard: B7.4.1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of forms of energy and their daily applications
Indicator: B7.4.1.1.1 - Identify the various forms of energy and show how they are related.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 26
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. List forms of energy in terms of Potential, Kinetic, Heat, Sound, Solar, Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical and Light.
2. Demonstrate and show by diagrams how Potential Energy (PE) is related to Kinetic Energy (KE) ; (Mechanical Energy= PE+ KE).