Help students understand that energy is never “lost”—it changes
form and moves through systems. This TEKS-aligned resource builds
strong understanding of energy transfer and transformation in
real-world systems.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.8B)

• Energy conservation in a
  system (total energy stays the same)

• Energy transfer vs
  transformation

• Energy transformations in
  common systems:

  • electrical circuits

  • food webs

  • amusement park rides

  • photosynthesis

• Tracking energy forms
  (chemical, electrical, light, thermal, kinetic, potential)

How It’s Useful

• Great for diagrams, energy
  chain practice, and lab reflection

• Supports real-world science
  understanding and test prep

• Exit tickets quickly show who
  can track energy correctly

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