Use this resource to practice identifying different forms of energy found in everyday tasks.

Print out the resource on cardstock and cut out the task cards along the dotted lines. Store in a resealable bag to be used over and over, year after year! Looking to save on paper? Why not put a copy of the recording sheet in a dry-erase sleeve, allowing students to wipe it clean when they are done!

How to Use This Resource in the Classroom:

• Use this resource as a science center activity by punching a hole in the corner of each task card and placing them on a binder ring. This helps to keep the cards together and there is just something about flipping to the next card when it is on a ring. Students love it!
• Why not have a whole-class scavenger hunt in your classroom? Print off 2 copies of the task cards and cut them out. Hide the 24 task cards around the room when your students are not around. Hand each student a recording sheet and set them loose! As soon as they find a card, they answer it on their recording sheet, leave it in the same spot they found it, and then set off to find the others. NOTE: You may want to make a rule of only 1 student at a card at one time. If not, things could get a little crazy! 🤪
• Use a few of the task cards as a quick warm-up or exit ticket. Find the 2 or 3 cards you want to use and project them on the board for the whole class to see. Have them write their answers on a sticky note along with their name for an easy formative assessment!
• Looking for a more interactive way to use this resource? Why not hang them up around the room and have your students complete a gallery walk. Pair students up and hand each group a recording sheet. Assign a task card to each group and have them rotate around until they have completed each one.

Forms of Energy:

The forms used in this resource include:

• mechanical
• light (radiant)
• sound
• thermal.

Use the drop-down menu to choose between the PDF or Google slides version. A recording sheet and answer key are included in the download.

This resource was created by Heather Chambers, a teacher/librarian in Texas and a Teach Starter Collaborator.