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Pages 4: Print version Teacher Information

Page 5: Link to the grab the FREE digital version of

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Pages 6-11 Printable discussion cards

Page 12: Related Resources and Credits

Printing tips for 2-sided cards

• Select “shrink oversized pages” to ensure

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Resource Information
This resource includes two versions of discussion prompts to support student
learning of key science concepts. Use these prompts to help students access
and use their content knowledge that has been previously taught. These cards
and digital review questions are a great way to formatively assess students and
offer re-teaching for misunderstandings.

PRINT VERSION:
• 24 double-sided discussion cards: the prompt and a supporting image are on
the front and a suggested response is on the back. Occasionally, the answer
on the back may not be the only correct answer. Students should use the
answer as a coaching tool when partnering with other students.
• Ideas for using Discussion Cards in your classroom:
• Scoot, Work the Room, Stations, Etc..
• Assign each card a number and post around the room so the
answers are not visible. Have students move through the questions
independently, in pairs, or in groups. This makes a great review, or
you can have students write down their responses so you can
assess them.
• Write, Share, Discuss
• Group of 4 take turns choosing a Discussion Card (print WITHOUT
answers on the backs). The students answer individually on a
whiteboard and then share answers when everyone is finished. If
they all agree, they can move on to the next question. If they do
not agree, they must take out their science notebooks and support
their answers. If there is still confusion, they can ask the teacher for
guidance in finding the answer.

Quiz-Quiz-Trade (Kagan, 2009)

• Students quiz a partner, get quizzed by a partner, and then trade cards to
repeat the process with a new partner.
• Set up: The teacher prepares a set of question cards for the class, or each
student creates a question card.
1. The teacher tells students to “Stand up,
2. Partner A quizzes B.
put a hand up, and pair up.” .
3. Partner B answers. 4. Partner A praises or coaches.

5. Partners switch roles. 6. Partners trade cards; thank each other

7. Repeat steps 1-6 a number of times.

Source: This structure has been adopted with permission PENDING from Kagan Publishing & Professional Development from the following
book: Kagan, Spencer & Kagan, Miguel. Kagan Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing, 2009. 1.800.933.2667.
www.KaganOnline.com.

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 Uses of Energy Uses of Energy
List 3 forms of
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energy in this Describe how this

picture. Are all 3 guitar makes
forms of energy music. What forms
needed to use of energy are
this lamp? involved?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

What form of This lantern burns
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energy is spinning oil to keep the

the turbines in flame lit. What
order to generate types of energy
electricity? are given off?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

What form of
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The skin on this

energy is being drum vibrates
used to cook the when hit with the
hotdog? What other drumstick. What
form of energy is form of energy is
present? used?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Describe the
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Describe how different ways

thermal energy that mechanical
might affect this ice energy is
cream cone. present as the
girl swings.
 The guitar strings vibrate when Light energy, thermal energy, and
plucked, which creates a sound electrical energy. The thermal
that we can hear. Both mechanical energy is NOT needed in order to
and sound energy are present. use the lamp.

The water moves through the

The lamp gives off both light and dam and spins the turbines. Since
thermal energy. the water is MOVING, that means
it is using mechanical energy.

Thermal energy is cooking the

You use mechanical energy to hit
hotdog. Light energy is also
the drum with the drumstick.
present.

Thermal energy will slowly melt

Mechanical energy is present as
the ice cream. This means it will
the girl pumps her legs and as the
change states of matter, from a
swing moves back and forth.
solid to a liquid.
 Uses of Energy Uses of Energy
What form of
How many forms
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energy is being
of energy are collected by the
needed to use panels on this
these toys? house. What form
Name it/them. of energy will it
be turned into?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Explain how
different forms of What form of
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energy are being energy is being

used to make toast. used to create
Are any forms of the breeze?
energy created that
are not needed?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Identify at least 3
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What forms of things you use that

energy are given off have the same
by a lit light bulb? source of energy
as this microphone.

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Sailors use lighthouses
Explain how to keep them from
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mechanical running their boats into

energy is land. What are some
involved in this other ways we use
picture. light energy to
prevent accidents?
 Solar energy, a form of light
energy, is being collected. The
light energy will be converted
(changed) into electrical energy.
The fan is using electrical energy
but it is the mechanical energy of
the spinning blades that is
creating the breeze.
Cell phones, microwaves,
televisions, radios, hair dryers,
refrigerators all plug into wall
outlets. They use electrical
energy.
Headlights on cars make it easier
to see at night. Stoplights let
everyone know whose turn it is
to go through an intersection.
Light reflectors on bikes help
drivers see bike riders at night.
Mechanical energy is the only
form of energy needed.
The toaster uses electrical energy
to heat coils inside the toaster. The
heated coils give off thermal
energy. When the coils are really
hot they will glow, this is an example
of light energy. The light energy is
NOT needed to make toast.
A light bulb gives off both light and
thermal energy.
Mechanical energy is the energy
of movement or the possibility of
movement. This bottle is falling
so it has mechanical energy.
 Uses of Energy Uses of Energy
This boat uses
sound waves and
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Describe 3
ways that you echoes to find
use light energy things they can’t
see. Discuss animals
in your in nature that use
everyday life. sound waves in a
similar manner.

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

This tool is used to Describe 3 ways
listen to a person’s
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that electrical
heartbeat. Discuss energy makes it
some other tools easier to learn and
or objects we use do school work in
that involve sound school.
energy.

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Wind turbines collect This toaster oven
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mechanical energy can quickly make

in wind to make snacks. What are 3
electricity. What things you use that
are 3 things you use use thermal
that have or use energy to make
mechanical energy? life easier?

Uses of Energy Uses of Energy

Discuss all What forms of
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possible forms of energy do this

hair dryer and
energy that may clothes iron
be associated with have in
a refrigerator. common?

Bats, whales, and dolphins are a
few examples of animals that use
sound for echolocation.
The projector, pencil sharpener,
computers, and lights all use
electrical energy. The cafeteria
uses electricity to store and
prepare food.
Hair dryers, clothes dryers,
stoves, heating systems for our
house, and water heaters are all
examples of ways we use
thermal energy to make our lives
easier.
Both items use electrical energy,
and both convert (change) the
electricity into thermal energy.
Sunlight makes it easier to play
and work outside, cell phones and
tablets display light energy, and
we can stay up after dark using
lightbulbs to help us see.
A radio, television, walkie-talkie,
telephone, seismograph for
earthquakes, and ultrasound for
imaging the human body are all
tools or objects that involve
sound energy.
A bicycle, car, blender, rocking
chair, toothbrush, skateboard, and
ceiling fan all have or use
mechanical energy.
Mechanical: doors open and close
Electrical: it plugs into and outlet
Light: a light comes with open door
Thermal: reduced thermal energy
Sound: door beeps if left open
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