Format
1. Presenter will introduce themselves and the Science Theater
2. Introduction to energy and its various forms
3. Demonstration about potential and kinetic energy using a bowling ball
4. Demonstration using spectrum gas tubes to observe electrical and radiant energy
5. Demonstration with a chemical reaction that produces light
6. A final demonstration with methane, bubbles, and fire
7. If time permits, students may ask questions.
Objectives
The students will be able to:
1. understand that energy is neither created nor destroyed; it simply changes forms.
2. identify mechanical energy (potential and kinetic)
3. identify chemical energy
4. identify electrical energy
5. identify radiant energy