1. What is energy? Where do we get energy? Why is energy important? Energy

2. Heat Electrical Light Chemical Energy comes in many forms:

3. Heat A form of energy that makes things warmer. Most heat on Earth comes from the sun.

4. Electricity A form of energy that can be used to make heat and light, and to power machines

5. Conductor An object that lets heat or electricity go through easily.

6. Insulator An object that does not let heat or electricity go through easily

7. Circuit A path for an electric current Often shown in a diagram with a battery, bulb, and wires

8. Open Circuit When the path of electricity is broken and the light does not come on

9. Closed Circuit When the path of electricity is complete and the light comes on

10. Switch A device for turning on or off electricity or an electric current

11. Light A form of energy that lets you see things- Example: color

12. Absorb To take something in Example: colors can be absorbed or reflected

13. Energy stored in things For example: Batteries and food Chemical

14. Food Sun Wind Biomass Hydro Sources 0f Energy

15. Renewable Renewable vs. Non-renewable Non-renewable

16. Biomass is organic material made from plants and animals (microorganisms). Biomass contains stored energy from the sun. Biomass

17. BIOMASS

18. Fossil Fuels

19. Sources: http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/vp_gle/3rd/homework/science/un2/science3un2.htm http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home-basics-k.cfm