Energy
Grade 4 Science · British Columbia, Canada
Understand forms of energy and how energy is transferred.
Lessons
What Is Energy?
Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. Everything that moves, heats up, lights up, or makes sound uses energy.
Forms of Energy
Energy comes in many forms including light, heat, sound, electrical, and motion energy.
Heat Transfer
Heat always moves from warmer objects to cooler objects. It can travel by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Electrical Circuits
An electrical circuit is a path that electricity follows. It needs a power source, wires, and a device like a light bulb.
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Renewable energy sources can be used again and again, like sunlight and wind. Nonrenewable sources, like coal and oil, can run out.
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What topics are in Energy for Grade 4 Science?+
The Energy chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the British Columbia curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Energy part of the British Columbia curriculum?+
Yes, Energy is part of the official Grade 4 Science curriculum in British Columbia, Canada.