Bean Race Plant a few bean seeds in four different pots. Put one pot inside away from a window, one near a sunny window, one outside in a shady place and one in the sun. Write down each person's guess as to which one will reach 2 inches in height first. Keep a record of the progress of the plants. Water them equally at the same time so that they get the same care.
Potential energy is that which is stored, ready for action.
Wood, gasoline and food are examples of potential energy. Something moving has kinetic energy. A rolling ball or falling rock has kinetic energy. Hang the spirals from thread over heat sources, away from drafts. Heat sources could be light bulbs or radiators.