--- title: Energy 2 description: Energy 2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents. image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) # Energy 2 Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents. [![Download a Sample Unit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6) Science & Engineering Practices - [Developing and using models](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-and-using-models) - [Planning and carrying out investigations](https://www.knowatom.com/planning-and-carrying-out-investigations) - [Constructing explanations and designing solutions](https://www.knowatom.com/constructing-explanations-and-designing-solutions) - [Engaging in argument from evidence](https://www.knowatom.com/engaging-in-argument-from-evidence) - [Obtaining evaluating and communicating information](https://www.knowatom.com/obtaining-evaluating-and-communicating-information) Disciplinary Core Ideas - [Weather and Climate](https://www.knowatom.com/weather-and-climate) - [Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer](https://www.knowatom.com/conservation-of-energy-and-energy-transfer) Crosscutting Concepts - [Patterns](https://www.knowatom.com/patterns) - [Cause and Effect](https://www.knowatom.com/cause-and-effect) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f) ## Browse Energy 2 Lesson Plans Grade Ranges All K-2 3-5 6-8 [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-05-21-46-0743-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) ## [Current Electricity In this unit, students continue to explore science phenomena related to energy, focusing on how energy is transferred in circuits and can do work, such as spinning a motor. Students begin with this lesson on exploring the basic phenomena of direct current energy flowing through parts of a simple and series circuit. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/current-electricity) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-05-30-53-3447-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) ## [Waves and Energy In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of how energy can be transferred from one place to another. Students develop and use models of transverse and longitudinal waves in this lesson. This page showcases key components of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/waves-and-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-21-52-9550-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) ## [Engineering Electric Cars In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of how energy is transferred in a circuit to do work. In this lesson, students figure out the phenomena affecting the left and right movement of an electric car. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-electric-cars) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-09-2023-05-19-06-0943-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) ## [Engineering Launchers In this unit, students explore the phenomena of forces, energy, and motion in systems involving simple machines. In this lesson, students solve a problem by prototyping solutions to launch objects. This page highlights each component of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-launchers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-09-2023-05-38-52-6468-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-information-transfer) ## [Engineering Information Transfer In this unit, students build on what they know about the science phenomena of energy transfer to focus on information transfer and how different technologies use patterns of sound, light, or numbers to transmit information. This page showcases key components of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-information-transfer) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/engineering-information-transfer) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-19-35-2600-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) ## [Engineering Roller Coasters In this unit, students use sleds and roller coasters to explore the relationship between energy, forces, and motion. In this lesson, students apply what they know about energy and forces to engineer a roller coaster. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-roller-coasters) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-08-2023-06-40-30-0635-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) ## [Electrical Currents and Circuits In this unit, students continue to explore forces and energy, focusing on the science phenomenon of how electrical energy can be transferred from one place to another to do work. In this lesson, students build series and parallel circuits, measuring the amount of current that moves through each circuit with one and two light bulbs. This page highlights some components of that lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/electrical-currents-and-circuits) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-40-27-7927-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) ## [Magnets and Motors In this unit, students explore the science phenomenon of electric currents and electrical energy. In this lesson, students figure out energy transfers, electricity, and circuits in the context of an electromagnetic motor system. This page showcases each key section of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/magnets-and-motors) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-08-2023-06-51-25-6442-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy) ## [Sound Energy In this unit, students focus on the science phenomenon of sound energy and how it is transferred from one place to another in waves. In this lesson, students experiment with sound waves and their interaction with matter. This page showcases key elements of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-06-51-20-7336-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy-and-materials) ## [Sound Energy and Materials In this unit, students build on their exploration of how energy and matter interact with a focus on science phenomena related to sound. In this lesson, students investigate how some materials absorb sound while others reflect it. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy-and-materials) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/sound-energy-and-materials) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-08-2023-06-51-22-5947-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-sound-barriers) ## [Engineering Sound Barriers In this unit, students focus on how sound energy is transferred from one place to another in waves. In this engineering lesson, students apply what they have learned about sound energy to design a sound absorbing wall. This page highlights each component of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-sound-barriers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-sound-barriers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image4-Oct-08-2023-07-11-53-8693-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-library-scopes) ## [Engineering Library Scopes In this unit, students focus on light energy, investigating the science phenomena of how light moves when it interacts with different kinds of matter. Students use scientific knowledge about light to engineer a device that uses mirrors to redirect light. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-library-scopes) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/5th-grade-science/engineering-library-scopes) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-12-39-7228-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) ## [Energy Transfer and Levers In this lesson students focus on phenomena created by levers, exploring how the structure of the lever determines how much force it can produce to do work. This page is a high-level extract showcasing various parts of the lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/energy-transfers-and-levers) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image2-Oct-09-2023-05-30-52-6958-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) ## [Pitch and Volume In this lesson, students focus on figuring out the phenomena that is the pitch of a sound and the various factors that determine pitch. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/4th-grade-science/pitch-and-volume) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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