Unit 6: Energy

Learning Targets

Energy

• 1. I can discuss the types of energy.

     1. I can explain how gravitational potential energy depends on position.

     2. I can compute values of potential and kinetic energy.

     3. I can apply the principle of conservation of energy to specific situations.

     4. I can define and apply the conservation of mechanical energy.

  2. I can explain the four different types of energy: thermal, radiant, chemical and mechanical.

B. I can discuss alternative energy sources.

• 1. I can explain different alternative energy sources: wind, tidal, nuclear and solar.