All About Energy

Goal

To show your understanding about Energy Conservation and Energy Transfer in the project.

Possible Projects

• Design a physical device.

• Tell a Story/Create a Podcast

• Draw a comic strip/picture

• Create a Dance

• Make a Song

• Design a Game.

• Research Paper. Potential topics: Local Energy Source, Renewable Energy, Dark Energy, etc. Please consult with Teacher for approval.

Restriction

Form of Energy NOT Allowed in Physical Device

• Nuclear Energy

Forms of Energy to be considered

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Elastic Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Potential Energy

• Solar Energy

• Radiation Energy

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Magnetic Energy

Criteria

• It's YOUR Creation!

• Cost of project: Less than $10.

• Must have at least two forms of energy involved.

• The device/project can be physically displayed on the campus of Whittier High School.

Grading Criteria for All Project

• Concepts of Energy Conservation and Energy Transfer are included.

• Key information related to Energy is scientifically correct.

• Extra Credit: Indicate Energy Transfer Efficiency through each energy transfer process.

• A written report including

  • Drawings or pictures of the project

  • Description of the features and their links to the concepts of energy conservation and energy transfer.

Some Inspirations