Name ____________________

5 Forms of Energy:

Energy: The ability to do work.

M____________
Definition: Energy in _________. Produced by a ________ or _________ part.
Picture:

E_____________
Definition: Flow of an __________ charge through a conductor. Produced in ______ plants
from fossil fuels or through other alternative sources.
Picture:

L_____________
Definition: Energy that is _______ to us (we can ______it).
Picture:

T_____________

Definition: Causes the transfer of ________ through between two materials. Heat=________
Picture:

S_____________
Definition: Energy that you can ________. Produced by __________.
Picture:

Name ____________________

Forms of Energy used to operate a

Ferris Wheel:
Directions: Based on the definitions of energy from
your notes and what you read about Ferris Wheels from
Mr. Ferris And His Wheel, what forms of energy are used
in order for a Ferris Wheel to operate? Check all the
blank spaces below for each form of energy that Ferris
Wheels use. Color or draw on the Crayola Ferris Wheel
handout according to the instructions below. For each
type of energy make sure to answer why you think Ferris Wheels use this
form of energy.

1) Mechanical Energy: _____ If mechanical energy is used, color the

spokes red.
If you answered yes, explain why you think Ferris Wheels use this form of
energy

2) Electrical Energy: ______ If electrical energy is used, draw lights on the

Ferris Wheel.
If you answered yes, explain why you think Ferris Wheels use this form of
energy

3) Light Energy: ______

If light energy is used, color the sun.

If you answered yes, explain why you think Ferris Wheels use this form of
energy

4) Thermal Energy: ______ If thermal energy is used, draw a fire in the

picture.
If you answered yes, explain why you think Ferris Wheels use this form of
energy

Name ____________________

5) Sound Energy: _____ If sound energy is used, draw musical notes in the
picture.
If you answered yes, explain why you think Ferris Wheels use this form of
energy