Think about how you use energy every day. Where does all that energy come from? You use electricity when you turn on lights, watch TV, or use a computer. A kitchen stove might run on electricity, natural gas, or propane gas. The heating system in a home or apartment might run on heating oil, natural gas, propane, or even wood. A school bus could be powered by diesel fuel or natural gas.
Print this page and make a list of at least eight items you use that need energy. Next to each item on your list, write the energy source it uses.
Energy-Using Item | Energy Source | Forms of Energy |
---|---|---|
Example: space heater | electricity | electrical, radiant |
Example: fireplace | wood or natural gas | chemical, radiant |