ENERGY 2nd Grade

Energy

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wHAT IS ENERGY?

Energy is the ability to do work and a very important part of our lives.

TYPES OF ENERGY (Page 24)

Light energy

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

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sound energy

kinetic energy

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MOTION

HEAT

ELECTRICITY

Kinetic energy is energy in motion.

Thermal energy produces heat.

Electrical energy is produced by the flow of electricity.

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We need energy every day

We get most of our energy from coal, petroleum and natural gas, which are fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy and have a negative impact on our planet.

Renewable and non renewable resources

Energy can also come from renewable sources, such as sunlight, wind and water. Renewable energy is cleaner for our planet.

RENEWABLE SOURCES

renowable sources

SOLAR POWER

WIND POWER

HYDROPOWER

Pollution

Experiments

with parents

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Energy is limited

We must use energy responsably

Energy can run out

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Solutions

Close all doors and windows to keep the temperature inside.

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Turn the lights off when you leave a room.

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Donʼt leave your computer or TV on all day

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Don´t leave the tap running.

Reduce

3 Rʼs

Reduce, reuse and recycle

Reuse

Recycle

RECYCLE

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Blue bin

Yellow bin

Green bin

Brown bin

Paper

Plastic and metal.

Glass

Organic

NOISE POLLUTION