This online resource covers energy transformation and conservation.

The resource is a Science ASSIST Connected Learning Experience (CLE) to help teach Year 10 students the concepts involved in energy transformation and conservation.

Description: In this investigation, energy transformation and energy conservation are investigated by analysing the motion of a pendulum.

Learning intentions

Students will be able to:

• explain that one or more different forms (or types) of energy can be present at the same time;
• understand how one form of energy can be transformed into other forms and vice versa;
• identify that the total amount of energy remains constant (total energy is conserved);
• identify and describe the relationship between the length of a pendulum and its period;
• identify and describe the relationship between the mass and angle of release of a pendulum and its period;
• draw conclusions based on evidence;
• identify sources of error;
• identify improvements that could increase the reliability of data;
• communicate science ideas using appropriate language and representations.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U05 (Year 8), AC9S9U05 (Year 9)