Energy

__** ENERGY AND WORK **__ Energy is a word that we often use, but what does it really mean?

Specifically how do we define energy in science? Does it have the same meaning as it does in every day life?

What about work? How do we define work?

Your task is as follows:

Go to the discussion forum linked to this page.

The forum question asks you what you understand by the words energy and work?

Contribute to the discussion by adding your own ideas and discussing other people's ideas.

From the ideas you see on the forum try to construct a definition for each of these terms. Write this definition in you exercise books. Some of you will be asked to share your definitions with the class.

Now search for the specific definitions of energy and work using an on-line science dictionary or web site (try physics4kids).

Write these definitions in your wiki glossary.

How similar were your definitions to the ones you found on the web sites? Reflect on this on your wiki page under the heading "Work and Energy definitions: my reflections".

It's now time to do some more research on energy. Follow the link to your research task