6th Grade Science - Energy

Energy

The ability to cause a change in matter; the ability to do work

Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion

Potential Energy

The energy an object has because of its condition or position

Solar Energy

Energy that comes from the sun

Chemical Energy

Energy that can be released by a chemical reaction

Conduction

The transfer of thermal energy from one object directly into another (touching)

Convection

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a gas or a liquid

Radiation

The transfer of energy by waves that move through matter and space

Energy Transfer

The movement of energy from one place or object to another

Mechanical Energy

Energy that is the combination of all the potential and kinetic energy something has

Electric Energy

Energy that comes from an electric current

Insulator

A material through which heat, sound or electricity does not easily flow

Conductor

A material through which heat, sound or electricity easily flows

Thermal Energy

Heat energy

Heat Movement

Heat always moves from a higher temperature to a lower temperature

Light Energy

Energy in the form of moving waves of light

Example of chemical energy

Food, battery

Example of light energy

Light bulb, computer screen

Example of electric energy

Toaster, television

Examples of mechanical energy

Riding a bicycle, a car

Example of kinetic energy

Sledding down a hill

Example of potential energy

Sled at top of hill

Example of solar energy

Sun

Example of a good conductor

Metal, copper

Example of a good insulator

Wood, wool, fleece

Radiation

The transfer of heat that occurs through

empty space, ex. campfire

Sound Energy

Energy of vibrations carried by air, water, or other matter

Temperature

The average kinetic energy of the individual particles

Heat

A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

Convection Current

A current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid