Hexagons Term 2

Today we did a hexagon activity in groups of four. In my group I had Freya, Raewyn, Romilly and myself. We had to make connections between the words and the images.

Energy drawing

This is the google drawing that I made to show the difference between kinetic and potential energy.

Types of energy chart

Types of Energy

Energy is due to position or movement of an object - Kinetic and Potential

Forms of energy	What is it?	Example?
Kinetic energy	Energy in movement	Horse, Goat, Dog, Dropping a ball
Mechanical energy	Makes things move by workable moving part or parts.	Wind up toy, scissors
Thermal energy	Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat.	Fire, The sun, Heater
Magnetic energy	Energy from attraction of objects made of iron.	Magnet
Electrical energy	Electrical energy can be used to move charged parts through a wire.	Phone charger, Computer charger, Fridge plug, Keyboard plug, Oven plug
Potential energy	Stored Energy	Table, Chair, Building, Book
Gravitational energy	Energy stored in objects held above the earth’s surface	People, Animals, Plants, Buildings
Elastic energy	Elastic energy is the potential mechanical energy	Slingshot, rubber band, hair tie
Chemical energy	Chemical Energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds (atoms and molecules).	Batteries, petrol, natural gas, and coal
Nuclear energy	At a nuclear energy facility, the heat from fission is used to produce steam, which spins a turbine to generate electricity.	Nuclear power plant - provides electricity

My Riders Workout Movie

This is my movie that I made to help horse riders strengthen their muscles.

Self Defence for girls

Self Defence for girls

Today we did self defence with a lady called Linda. Linda has been teaching self defence in schools for 27 years. She taught us how to kick and where to kick for the most effect on the offender.