About the course

Energy comes in different forms - from mechanical to heat to chemical. Explore these concepts by circuiting a light bulb, exploring hot air balloons, and listening to motors. Check out the energy that exists all around us!

Understand how motion surrounds you through the principles of kinetic energy and many forms of energy in everyday life.

Project

The Lightbulb

Course overview

Electrical to Heat + Light Energy: The Lightbulb

Students will learn how a lightbulb converts electricity to light up

Chemical to Heat to Mechanical Energy: Hot Air Balloons and The Engine

Students will learn how heat can be used to power machines and move objects

Electrical to Mechanical + Sound Energy: The Blender

Students will learn how motors/blenders convert electricity to mechanical energy and sound

Quiz

Assess your learning with a quiz.

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Tags:

Chemical Energy
Energy
Heat Energy
Lightbulb
Mechanical Energy
Science
Sound Energy

Recommended Materials

Lightbulb, Blender (observe the motor),

Instructor

Max S.

Physics Enthusiast and Scholar

Max is a physics enthusiast and rising senior at Rutgers University. Academically, he is most intrigued by the intuitive and approachable nature of forces and mechanics. Outside of physics, Max likes to stay active and follow sports.

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