Focused Science Practice
Conservation of Energy (ELL)
Practice Tier 2 academic vocabulary for conservation of energy: closed/open systems, transfers, transformations, kinetic, potential, and thermal energy. All activities reuse the same ELL-friendly definitions.
Standards
This vocabulary is written to support WIDA's Standard 4 (Science) English Language Development standard.
This focused set may include extension vocabulary. Use the science unit linked above for the current course word list and grade placement.
Beginner ELL Core Idea
- Energy moves.
- Energy changes form.
- Energy is not lost.
Spelling (Listen + Type)
Hear each energy term and practice spelling it.
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Vocabulary Match
Match conservation-of-energy words to their meanings.
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Flashcards
Flip through energy terms and definitions.
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Drag-and-Drop Match-Up
Drag each term onto the correct definition.
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Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the correct definition for each word.
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Type the Term
Read a definition and type the matching word.
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Speaking Cards
Practice saying each word with sentence starters.
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Group Sort
Sort the energy words into categories.
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Study Guide
All terms and meanings in one table.
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All-in-One (Legacy)
Everything on one page (combined view).
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