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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Energy
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Energise Your Minds: The Fuel of Our Universe

Lesson Start

Welcome to the World of Energy!

Good morning, Year 8! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting journey into the fascinating world of energy. But first, let’s set the stage with a little demonstration.

The Energy Detective Challenge

Objective: In groups, discover different forms of energy around you in the classroom!

1. Grab Your Notebooks: Open a fresh page in your notebooks. We’ll be jotting down our findings.

2. Form Your Teams: Get into groups of four. Each team will need to channel their inner energy detective!

3. Look Around: Take five minutes to observe your surroundings. Your mission: identify three different forms of energy present in the room. Think about:

   • The light from the overhead bulbs (is it electrical energy?)
   • The warmth from a heater (is it thermal energy?)
   • The sounds you hear (are they sound energy?)

4. Share & Discuss: After five minutes, we’ll come back together, and each group will share what they discovered. Be prepared to explain why you classified your findings in a certain way.

Let’s Get Energised!

As we discuss, think about questions like:

• What are the different forms of energy?
• How do these forms work in real life?
• Why is understanding energy important in our everyday lives?

After our discussion, we’ll dive deeper into energy types, transformations, and the laws that govern them, setting the foundation for our exciting journey through the science of energy!

Get ready to unlock the secrets of the universe through the lens of energy! 🌌