Energy Transformation Webquest
Destination: Discovery Techbook
Unit: Introduction to Energy
Concept: Transformation of Energy
Tab: Explore
Use the techbook readings, videos, and interactions to answer the following questions.
Make sure to read all of the paragraphs, DO NOT just skim for answers.
1. How is the gasoline in a motorcycle the source of the energy required to move the
motorcycle?
2. What happens to the chemical potential energy in the gasoline when it is burned?
3. How is the sun the main source of energy for all living things on Earth?
4. Why is electrical energy useful?
5. When energy changes form does any of it get destroyed? Explain your answer.
6. Define: The Law of Conservation of Energy -
7. Give an example of energy being transformed and describe how it follows the law
of conservation of energy.
Homework: Write a journal entry titled: “Energy in My Day.” In this journal entry you
must describe what forms of energy you experience throughout the day and how this
energy gets transformed. You must start with waking up, and go throughout the day.
Your journal entry should be at least two paragraphs.