Converting Fuels to Obtain Energy

Topics: Forms of Energy, Energy Conversion, Fuels

Source: The Alliance to Save Energy

Web address: http://www.ase.org/uploaded_files/educatorlessonplans/convert.pdf

Grade LevelS: MS/HS

Learning StrategieS: Reading comprehension, simple math, research, group work

Frameworks ConnectionS:

Science and Technology/Engineering

• Earth and Space Science, Grades 9 or 10

  1. Matter and Energy in the Earth System
  2. The Earth’s Sources of Energy

• Life Sciences, Grades 6-8

Changes in Ecosystems Over Time

• Life Sciences, Grades 9-10

6. Ecology

• Physics, Grade 9 or 10

3. Heat and Heat Transfer

Mathematics (Grade 5-6)

• Number Sense and Operations

History and Social Sciences (Grade 6)

• History and Geography

Cost: Free

Decription: In this student guide presented by the Alliance to Save Energy, students will investigate forms of energy and energy conversion devices. After the class has familiarized themselves with the terms in the energy glossary provided, they will complete charts regarding energy sources, conversions, and examples and then answer follow-up questions to relate previous knowledge to the worksheets they will complete in groups. 

The students will brush up on research skills and basic math, and within their interactions with other students, draw conclusions on the process of energy conversion in the environment. 

This guide can serve as an introductory activity to understanding energy and fuels and how they are related to everyday life.