Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3
ENERGY
ENERGY
WEEK 5
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE
TERM: 3RD TERM
CLASS: PRIMARY 3
Topic: Energy
Subtitle: Forms of energy
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material:
charts and picture of sun
Bulb.
Tourch light
Candle
Lantern
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
FORMS OF ENERGY
Thermal (Heat) Energy
Thermal energy is created from the vibration of atoms and molecules within substances. The faster they move, the more energy they possess and the hotter they become. Thermal energy is also called heat energy.
Chemical Energy
Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules – it is the energy that holds these particles together. Stored chemical energy is found in food, biomass, petroleum, and natural gas.
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms. This energy is released when the nuclei are combined (fusion) or split apart (fission). Nuclear power plants split the nuclei of uranium atoms to produce electricity.
Electrical Energy
Electrical energy is the movement of electrons (the tiny particles that make up atoms, along with protons and neutrons). Electrons that move through a wire are called electricity. Lightning is another example of electrical energy.
Radiant Energy
Also known as light energy or electromagnetic energy, radiant energy is a type of kinetic energy that travels in waves. Examples include the energy from the sun, x-rays and radio waves.
Light Energy
Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Light consists of photons, which are produced when an object's atoms heat up. Light travels in waves and is the only form of energy visible to the human eye.
Motion Energy
Motion energy – or mechanical energy – is the energy stored in objects; as objects move faster, more energy is stored. Examples of motion energy include wind, a flowing river, a moving car, or a person running.
Sound Energy
Sound energy is the movement of energy through substances. It moves in waves and is produced when a force makes an object or substance vibrate.
Elastic Energy
Elastic energy is a form of potential energy which is stored in an elastic object - such as a coiled spring or a stretched elastic band.
Gravitational Energy
Gravitational energy is a form of potential energy. It is energy associated with gravity or gravitational force – in other words, the energy held by an object.
SOURCES OF ENERGY
Uses of light energy
It helps us to see things.
It helps plants to make food and grow.
It is used in power satellites and space stations.
It is used in many electronic appliances.
The energy of light from the sun can be harvested to solar panels and can be used for domestic use since it is eco-friendly and cost effective too.
Strategies& Activities:
Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step 3: Teacher explains the new topic.
Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupils questions.
Step 5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation:
WRAP UP(CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
Assignment:
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