Make energy concepts clear and memorable! This TEKS-aligned resource
helps students compare potential energy and kinetic energy
using real-life situations and simple reasoning.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.8A)

• Comparing kinetic energy
  (energy of motion) vs potential energy (stored energy)

• Identifying types of potential
  energy:

  • gravitational
    (height/position)

  • elastic
    (stretch/compression)

  • chemical (stored in
    bonds—food, fuel, batteries)

• Explaining how energy can
  change from potential to kinetic in everyday examples

• Using correct energy vocabulary
  to describe situations

How It’s Useful

• Perfect for unit introductions,
  stations, and review lessons

• Great for science notebooks and
  quick discussion prompts

• Exit tickets provide fast
  formative checks and easy data tracking

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