Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Energy
Summary
This comprehensive introduction to energy lesson is designed to spark discussion and critical thinking in students about how we make and use energy. It includes engaging bell ringer prompts, a video quiz, and a data analysis activity on world electricity generation. The hands-on “Energy Around Us” lab helps students discover the hidden role of energy in everyday life. This lesson is designed to help students understand the basics of energy and its importance in the modern world.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on energy to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a world electricity generation data chart and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through identifying how and what type of energy is used in everything around us.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to identify how and what types of energy are used in the production, transportation, and consumption of every day items.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Energy lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Energy lesson.
Downloadables