Energy Stores and Transfers Circus

Energy Stores and Transfers Circus

Year 10 Science 60-minute practical exploration Understanding how energy shifts between stores

WALT - We Are Learning To

Identify different ways energy is stored in a system Observe how energy shifts from one store to another Recognise that energy is a quality of a system, not used up Differentiate between wanted and unwanted energy outputs

Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded

I can list the main energy stores correctly I can explain energy transfer by identifying stores emptying and filling I can observe and record energy transfers at practical stations I can distinguish between desired and wasted energy outputs I follow safe laboratory procedures throughout

Energy Stores Brainstorm

Work in pairs to brainstorm What are the different ways energy can be stored? Think of examples from everyday life We'll compile a class list together

The Eight Energy Stores

Energy Transfer Concept

Energy shifts between stores - it doesn't disappear When one store empties, another fills Energy is conserved in all transfers Some transfers produce wanted outputs, others are waste

Energy Circus - Station Rotation

Rotate through 10 practical stations in groups of 3 Observe energy transfers at each station Record input and output energy stores Identify wanted vs unwanted energy outputs Follow all safety procedures

Reflection and Discussion

What patterns did you notice in energy transfers? Which outputs were wanted vs unwasted? How does this connect to energy conservation? What surprised you most about energy transfers?