What is Energy?
Students will define energy and identify its presence in various forms around us.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of energy as the ability to do work.
- Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy.
- Analyze how energy is essential for all life processes.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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