Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
Potential energy is energy that is stored and ready to use - like a blown up balloon that you hold shut. Kinetic energy is moving energy - like letting it go!
What is the third step in the journey of electricity?
Generate
Regenerate
Move
Use
Which of these is an example of non-renewable energy?
Hydro
Solar
Oil
Wind
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable energy comes from sources that don't run out, non-renewable energy comes from sources that won't last forever.
List three ways you can become more energy smart in your home.
Turn lights off when you leave the room, take shorter showers, unplug unused appliances, energy efficient light bulbs.
What is energy?
Red Bull
The ability to use power
The ability to do work
Electricity
What kind of energy does a stretched rubber band have?
Kinetic
Solar
Rubbery
Potential
Why is it important for engineers to experiment with variables?
To test what they've made and find different ways to improve it or make it better.
Which of these energy sources is renewable?
Coal
Solar
Oil
Gas
What is the second step in the journey of electricity?
Generate
Move
Use
Regenerate
What is the first step in the journey of electricity?
Move
Generate
Regenerate
Use
What does 'aerodynamics' mean?
How stable an object is
How cool an airplane looks
How air moves around an object
How fast something goes
When a ball is rolling down a hill, what kind of energy does it have?
Bouncy
Potential
Hill
Kinetic
Which of these is an example of potential energy?
A kid sitting at the top of a slide
A car driving down the road
A backpack sitting on the ground
A cat sleeping