Conservation of Energy Project
Group Members: _______________________________ & __________________________________
Instructions
You may use any format you wish: Poster, foldable, book, PowerPoint, etc. Be creative.
Must answer the following questions:
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What is energy?
How is it measured? Units?
What is meant by “Conservation of Energy?” (Detailed explanation)
Must contain the following:
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List and describe at least 5 types of energy.
Give 3 examples of a 2 step energy transfer. (You must use 4 different types of energy within these examples)
Explain each step. This should include illustrations.
Give 2 examples of a 4 step energy transfer. Explain each step. This should include illustrations.
Grading Rubric
4
Questions and
explanations
Energy
Transfers
3
2
1
0
Clear, thorough
and accurate.
Mostly correct
with some
missing details.
Somewhat
correct.
An attempt was made,
but it was unclear and
inaccurate.
None of the
questions were
answered correctly.
All accurate and
well explained.
Most were
accurate and
well explained.
Some were
accurate and
somewhat
explained.
Some were accurate,
but not well explained.
All were inaccurate.
# of points x 4 = total grade (total of 32 points)
Georgia Physical Science Standards: SPS7. Students will relate transformations and flow of energy
within a system. a. Identify energy transformations within a system (e.g. lighting of a match).