E-Books
- Transferring Energy (Epic!)
This book written for ages 9-12 (level O) covers what energy is, kinetic and potential energy, transfer of energy (including sound, light, heat and electricity), and more. Also includes a glossary, index, and activities to try. Available on Epic! with the ability to assign to class.
Also available on Hoopla - The Powerful World of Energy with Max Axiom, Super Scientist (Capstone Interactive)
In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind energy.
Contents: What Is Energy, Types of Energy, Sources of Energy, Saving Energy
Professional audiobook narration with music
Grades 3-9 Reading Level: S
Runtime: 21 min, 2 sec
Unlimited simultaneous use. Use the Capstone Interactive app -- See Login/Access Information section for username and password or use this direct no-login link. - Do You Really Want to Walk in the Dark?: A Book about Light (Epic!)
Two boys walk home in the dark after their flashlight goes out and learn about light, light sources, and properties of light.
Ages 6-9 Reading Level M - The Science Behind Heat (Follett E-Book)
Text and photographs help readers explore the science concepts behind heat. Includes a glossary and a "Try It Yourself" activity using energy from the sun to heat S'mores.
32 pages. Reading Level: 4.2
1 digital copy available through Destiny Discover. Log in with WCPS username/PW.
Database Resources
- Pebble Go Next: Energy
Written for upper elementary to correspond to state/national curriculum standards. Includes read-aloud feature, videos and activities.
See Login Information section for username and password. - TrueFlix: Energy
This interactive lesson from Scholastic pairs a book about energy with a video and a multiple choice quiz and word match. There is also a full lesson plan and a project idea that has students work in pairs to create a chart about types of energy.
Log in to TrueFlix through the Washington County Free Library website (see more info under Login Information). Once logged in, you can assign a book directly in Google Classroom!
Videos
- Where Does Energy Come From? (Safari Montage)
As a caveman living long ago, Zog knows that light and heat energy can come from the Sun or burning firewood, but now he travels through time to learn that in our world we have many other sources, such as oil, coal, natural gas, geothermal, nuclear, falling water, wind and solar cells, and how some of these are used in power plants to turn generators to make electricity.
Running Time: 10 min 34 sec
Grades: 4 to 6
Copyright 2012
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