Energy

8 interactive Integrated Science simulations on energy.

Conservation of mechanical energy – kinetic and potential energy on a track Integrated Science · Energy A ball slides on a bowl-shaped track or a ramp joined to a flat section. Drag the ball to a starting height and... Ages 14–15
Energy forms and changes – heat flow and energy chains Integrated Science · Energy On the Intro screen, drag an iron block, a brick, a beaker of water and a beaker of cooking oil onto two burners... Ages 11–12
Heat Transfer and Insulation – keeping a house warm Integrated Science · Energy A house loses heat through its walls, loft, windows, floor and draughty gaps. Choose wall and loft insulation,... Ages 13–14
Energy transformation – useful energy, waste and conservation Integrated Science · Energy Choose a device (incandescent bulb, LED lamp, electric fan, electric kettle, moped, solar panel): energy particles... Ages 11–12
Skate park energy: Basics Integrated Science · Energy A skater rides on a U-shaped track, or on a track you draw yourself on the Playground screen. Drag the skater up... Ages 14–15
Friction and heating – atoms at the contact surface Integrated Science · Energy Drag a block across a tabletop, then zoom in to the atomic scale to see the contact surface heat up as the surfaces... Ages 11–12
Small power grid – solar, wind and coal power Integrated Science · Energy A 24-hour day plays out in about 10 seconds. The stacked area chart shows output from solar panels (daytime only),... Ages 14–15
Infrared radiation – which surfaces emit and absorb best Integrated Science · Energy Experiment A: a Leslie cube full of hot water has matt black, matt white, dull silver and shiny silver faces. Turn... Ages 13–14