Helpful references for further study:

• NCC (1993) Knowledge and Understanding of Science. Energy. A guide for teachers. NCC

• McMonagle D. (1994) Dictionary of Energy. Association of Science Education

• Peacock G (1998) QTS Science for Primary Teachers. London. Letts Educational

• Nuffield Primary Science (1993): Key stage 2 Using Energy Teacher's Guide. London Collins Educational

• CD Rom The Science of Environmental issues. Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education.

A revision book for Key Stage 2 which contains the facts that children of this age need to know. It is well set out and the author has a sense of humour!

• Parsons R. (1998) Key stage 2 Science The Study Book. Coordination Book Publications.

A useful Web site: The Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology - an information service which provides many links to other, related sites.

http://solstice.crest.org

Assessment Energy

The Law of Conservation of Energy says that energy cannot be created or destroyed. In that case, what happens when a battery becomes flat? Where has the energy gone? Where did the energy in the battery come from?

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