Energy Transfer
6th Grade Science · 12 lessons
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- 1How Circuits WorkElectricity flows through circuits. A simple circuit needs a power source, a conductor (wire), and a load (like a light bulb). Breaking the circuit stops the flow of electricity.Lesson
- 2ElectromagnetsElectromagnets are temporary magnets created by running electricity through a coiled wire. They can be turned on and off and are used in motors, speakers, and MRI machines.Experiment
- 3Kinetic Energy: Energy of MotionKinetic energy is the energy of motion. A moving car, a rolling ball, and a flying bird all have kinetic energy. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.Lesson
- 4Potential Energy: Stored EnergyPotential energy is stored energy based on position or condition. A ball at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy. A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.Experiment
- 5Magnetic Poles and FieldsMagnets have north and south poles. Opposite poles attract and like poles repel. The magnetic field is strongest at the poles and gets weaker with distance.Experiment
- 6Static Electricity and ElectronsStatic electricity builds up when objects gain or lose electrons through rubbing. Rubbing a balloon on your hair transfers electrons, making the balloon stick to a wall.Experiment
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