| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Physics |
| Lesson Topic: State that energy may be stored as kinetic, gravitational potential, chemical, elastic (strain), nuclear, electrostatic and internal (thermal) |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the seven forms of stored energy and give a real‑world example for each.
- Explain the key equations that quantify each stored energy type.
- Compare how energy can be transformed between these forms in simple systems.
- Apply the concept of energy storage to solve a short problem involving energy conversion.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheet with summary table
- Spring, rubber band, small masses
- Battery‑motor kit (for electrostatic demo)
- Calculators
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Introduction:
Imagine a roller‑coaster car perched at the top of a hill—what kind of energy does it hold? Students already know the definition of energy and the principle of conservation. By the end of the lesson they will be able to list and explain the seven storage forms and use the appropriate equations.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on previously covered energy forms.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Present the seven storage types with real‑world examples and key equations using slides.
- Guided worksheet activity (15'): Pairs match examples to equations and complete a summary table.
- Demonstrations (10'): Spring‑mass (elastic) and battery‑motor (electrostatic) to visualise energy storage.
- Concept check (5'): Think‑pair‑share on energy transformation in a pendulum.
- Exit ticket (5'): Write one example for each of the seven energy forms.
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Conclusion:
We recap the seven stored‑energy forms, their equations, and how they interconvert in everyday systems. The exit tickets are collected to gauge understanding, and for homework students complete a worksheet converting energy forms in a given scenario.
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