Brainstorm in groups. Have each pupil write their own definition in sentence form. Report back and try to reach a class consensus. Find synonyms for energy. Have pupils use a thesaurus.
Groups make energy synonym word mobiles.
An Energy Table Pupils design an energy table identifying daily activities carried out and implements that use energy. An Energy Collage Mural Groups search through magazines and cut out pictures showing activities, appliances and machines that are using energy. Identify the type of energy on the mural. Groups select a food and trace the full journey from paddock to the plate. Identify and graph the types of energy used along the way.