Level 1: What makes things go

Energy and power · level 1 of 8 · rough age 5-6 (a guide for parents; anyone can start anywhere)

In this level you find out what energy is: what it takes to make things move, warm up, light up or grow. You meet the energy in food, in sunlight, in batteries and in the wind, and see what a home on Mars would need energy for, and where it could get it.

Lesson	You will be able to
Energy makes things go	Say what energy is used for, and spot things that are using it
Energy from food	Explain that food gives your body the energy to move, grow and keep warm
Energy from the Sun	Explain that sunlight brings energy, and that it is weaker on Mars
Batteries	Explain that a battery stores energy until it is needed
Wind and water	Explain that moving air and water carry energy, and why Mars wind is weak
Energy on Mars	List what a Mars home needs energy for, and where it could come from

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