Energy: Forms and Transformations

Understanding energy and its effects on objects

In Grade 4, students explore different forms of energy and how it is transferred. They investigate potential and kinetic energy, and learn how energy is transformed. Students also design solutions to problems involving energy.

Grade Four Expectations for Energy

Essential Learning Outcome 1: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object

Identify different forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, light, sound)
Demonstrate how energy can be transferred from one object to another
Investigate the relationship between speed and energy in moving objects
Design and conduct experiments to show how energy changes form
Collect and analyze data on energy transfer in simple systems

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

By the end of Grade Four, the learner will be expected to:

Inclusive Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:

Observations: Teacher observations during energy experiments, device construction, and energy conversion demonstrations
Conversations: Student explanations of energy forms, transfers, and applications in daily life

Sample Assessment Tools:

Performance tasks involving energy transfer and transformation concepts
Energy conversion device design and testing rubrics
Science journals for recording observations, data, and reflections

Inclusive Learning Strategies

Additional Resources and Materials

For Teachers

Materials for creating energy conversion demonstrations
Charts and diagrams showing energy transformations
Renewable and non-renewable energy information and case studies
Videos and images of energy forms and conversions
OECS Grade 4 Science Curriculum Guide

For Students

Science journals for recording observations and reflections
Materials for creating energy conversion devices
Energy vocabulary cards and concept maps
Visual aids and reference materials
Simple circuit components and materials for energy experiments

Teacher Content Knowledge

Energy in Grade 4 enables students to develop a deeper understanding of how energy exists in different forms, transfers between objects and systems, and can be converted from one form to another. Students learn about energy sources, conservation principles, and practical applications that affect their daily lives and future sustainability.

Energy: Forms and Transformations

Understanding energy and its effects on objects

Grade Four Expectations for Energy

Essential Learning Outcome 1: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object

Identify different forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, light, sound)
Demonstrate how energy can be transferred from one object to another
Investigate the relationship between speed and energy in moving objects
Design and conduct experiments to show how energy changes form
Collect and analyze data on energy transfer in simple systems

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

By the end of Grade Four, the learner will be expected to:

Inclusive Assessment Strategies

Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:

Observations: Teacher observations during energy experiments, device construction, and energy conversion demonstrations
Conversations: Student explanations of energy forms, transfers, and applications in daily life

Sample Assessment Tools:

Performance tasks involving energy transfer and transformation concepts
Energy conversion device design and testing rubrics
Science journals for recording observations, data, and reflections

Inclusive Learning Strategies

Additional Resources and Materials

For Teachers

Materials for creating energy conversion demonstrations
Charts and diagrams showing energy transformations
Renewable and non-renewable energy information and case studies
Videos and images of energy forms and conversions
OECS Grade 4 Science Curriculum Guide

For Students

Science journals for recording observations and reflections
Materials for creating energy conversion devices
Energy vocabulary cards and concept maps
Visual aids and reference materials
Simple circuit components and materials for energy experiments

Energy: Forms and Transformations

Grade Four Expectations for Energy

Essential Learning Outcome 1: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

Understanding Energy Forms and Transfer

Energy Conversion and Applications

Energy Resources and Conservation

Inclusive Assessment Strategies

Sample Assessment Tools:

Inclusive Learning Strategies

Understanding Energy Forms

Energy Transfer and Conversion

Additional Resources and Materials

For Teachers

For Students

Teacher Content Knowledge

Energy: Forms and Transformations

Grade Four Expectations for Energy

Essential Learning Outcome 1: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

Understanding Energy Forms and Transfer

Energy Conversion and Applications

Energy Resources and Conservation

Inclusive Assessment Strategies

Sample Assessment Tools:

Inclusive Learning Strategies

Understanding Energy Forms

Energy Transfer and Conversion

Additional Resources and Materials

For Teachers

For Students

Teacher Content Knowledge