Transfer of Energy Lesson Plan

This is an energy transformations worksheet and science activity they will never forget. This captivating, print-and-go teaching resource is crafted to align with NGSS standards and presents the information in a relatable format- comics.

Perfect for middle-school students, this comprehensive resource includes energy transfer worksheets, Google slides, and comic-style content to help students understand the law of conservation of energy.

Your students will love reading about the Law of Conservation of Energy and the transfer of energy with these comic-style infographics! Everything from content to the instructions to the activity is created in a visual format making them fun and captivating to a wide range of learners.

If you are looking for a unique way to engage your students in reading science content or need something fun to add to interactive notebooks this is the middle school resource you have been searching for.

If your 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade students light up when they get their hands on a graphic novel, this will instantly grab their attention.

Embrace the power of visual learning and use comics to teach science! Comics have the power to captivate even your most reluctant readers.

• This package will cover the Law of Conservation of Energy by illustrating what happens when a bowling ball is turned into a pendulum.
• The fully animated Google slideshow will help you deliver the content in an engaging format.
• Students will examine examples of energy transfer depicted in colorful illustrations and diagrams.
• They will read about specific types of energy transfer (radiant energy, chemical energy, mechanical energy, etc.).
• Learners will also get the opportunity to implement what they learned in a hands-on activity involving everyday objects they already have lying around (perhaps, in the school gym class).

1. Lesson Plan Template- Available in the product preview
2. Fully Colored Comic– Perfect for projecting on the front board or printing as a poster.
3. Black and White Comic– Easily printable, fun to color. Great for interactive notebooks.
4. Doodle Notes– Fill in the blank! Use as a guided reading or guided note-taking tool
5. Energy Transfer Follow-up Worksheet- Students will demonstrate their understanding of the concept by following drawing prompts.
6. Create Your Own- This blank comic template will allow you to assess student comprehension in a unique way. Encourage students to draw the missing vertical lines wherever they wish.
7. Hands-on Activity- Instructions in comic form! Students can easily recreate this activity in your classroom and take an active role in the learning process. Show your students this video on YouTube for a deeper look.
8. Lab Report- TWO pages for students to organize their investigation and report their results.
9. Rubrics- TWO rubrics (differentiated for varied learning levels) to aid in grading the “Create Your Own” comics activity.
10. Answer Key for Doodle Notes
11. Teacher Tips– Tips and instructions for you!
12. Easel Version– For your students’ Google Classroom or learning devices

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*Doodle Notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit www.Doodlenotes.org for more information.

What makes Cool School Comics such an impactful learning tool?

They are FUN! 

• This is the most crucial benefit.
• Students are more willing to participate and more engaged.
• The content STICKS.

Visual learning is EFFECTIVE. 

• About 65% of the population consists of visual learners.
• Visual information is processed faster.
• Students who SEE information are more likely to retain it.

EASY to implement! 

• These lesson plans are complete and ready to go, requiring minimal prep time.
• You only need to make copies, upload supplementals to your virtual classrooms, and set up the hands-on activities.
• Lots of flexibility! You can print these as posters, add them to interactive notebooks, hand them out to students, or share them virtually. There is plenty of room for modifications.

Comics make content ACCESSIBLE

• Naturally differentiated, comics accommodate a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
• Great for classrooms with a diverse population of learners
• They can simultaneously rope in both your gifted and struggling students (and everyone in between).
• Reluctant readers gravitate toward comics.
• Comics help English Language Learners (ESL, ELL) and some SPED students find success.