Energy Quest Board Game Energy Quest
The Great 3.PS.3 Laboratory Challenge
Standard 3.PS.3
Start
Light +1 Space
Heat Skip Turn
Electric Roll Again
Magnet -3 Spaces
Sound Swap
RESET TO START
Beam +2 Spaces
Field Safe
Power Up
Echo Skip
Finish
WINNER
Lab Master
Question (?)
Draw a card. Correct = Stay. Wrong = Back 2.
Action Space
Follow the specific instruction on the tile.
Goal
Enter via the yellow tile to win the game!
Questions included on next pages
Sound Energy
What is created when something vibrates back and forth?
A) Heat Energy
B) Sound Energy
C) Magnetic Energy
Light Energy
Which of these is a natural source of light energy?
A) A Flashlight
B) The Moon
C) The Sun
Magnetic Energy
Magnets can pull objects made of which material?
A) Wood
B) Iron or Steel
C) Plastic
Heat Energy
When you rub your hands together quickly, you create:
A) Electrical Energy
B) Magnetic Energy
C) Heat Energy
Electrical Energy
What does electrical energy move through to reach a lamp?
A) Wires
B) String
C) Wood
Energy Change
Energy can change from one form to another. This is:
A) Always True
B) Always False
C) Impossible
Heat Energy
Which tool is used to measure heat energy in the air?
A) Ruler
B) Thermometer
C) Scale
Sound Energy
Sound energy travels through the air in invisible:
A) Lines
B) Particles
C) Waves
Magnetic Energy
The ends of a magnet where the pull is strongest are:
A) Poles
B) Tips
C) Sides
Electrical Energy
Which of these stores electrical energy for later use?
A) Toaster
B) Battery
C) Wall Plug
Light Energy
Light energy allows our eyes to do what?
A) Hear music
B) See objects
C) Taste food
Sound Energy
A radio turns electrical energy into which form?
A) Magnetic
B) Light
C) Sound
Magnetic Energy
If two North poles of a magnet face each other, they:
A) Pull together
B) Push apart
C) Change color
Electrical Energy
Lightning is a giant spark of which form of energy?
A) Sound
B) Magnetic
C) Electrical
Heat Energy
Which appliance uses heat energy to cook your food?
A) Fridge
B) Oven
C) Vacuum
Light Energy
A shadow is formed when an object blocks:
A) Sound Energy
B) Light Energy
C) Magnetic Energy
Energy Quest Question Cards Energy Quest Cards
Set 1: Discovery Phase
Sound Energy
What is created when something vibrates back and forth?
A) Heat Energy
B) Sound Energy
C) Magnetic Energy
Light Energy
Which of these is a natural source of light energy?
A) A Flashlight
B) The Moon
C) The Sun
Magnetic Energy
Magnets can pull objects made of which material?
A) Wood
B) Iron or Steel
C) Plastic
Heat Energy
When you rub your hands together quickly, you create:
A) Electrical Energy
B) Magnetic Energy
C) Heat Energy
Electrical Energy
What does electrical energy move through to reach a lamp?
A) Wires
B) String
C) Wood
Energy Change
True or False: Energy can change from one form to another.
A) True
B) False
C) Only for Light
Heat Energy
Which tool is used to measure heat energy in the air?
A) Ruler
B) Thermometer
C) Scale
Sound Energy
Sound energy travels through the air in invisible:
A) Lines
B) Particles
C) Waves
Energy Quest Cards
Set 2: Power Up Phase
Magnetic Energy
The ends of a magnet where the pull is strongest are:
A) Poles
B) Tips
C) Sides
Electrical Energy
Which of these stores electrical energy for later use?
A) Toaster
B) Battery
C) Wall Plug
Light Energy
Light energy allows our eyes to do what?
A) Hear music
B) See objects
C) Taste food
Sound Energy
A radio turns electrical energy into which form?
A) Magnetic
B) Light
C) Sound
Magnetic Energy
If two North poles of a magnet face each other, they:
A) Pull together
B) Push apart
C) Change color
Electrical Energy
Lightning is a giant spark of which form of energy?
A) Sound
B) Magnetic
Energy Quest Game Manual Energy Quest
Game Manual & Answer Key
Standard 3.PS.3
Science Grade 3
Learning Objective
Students will identify and distinguish between five forms of energy: Heat, Electrical, Light, Sound, and Magnetic . By navigating the game board and answering challenges, students apply their knowledge to real-world examples.
Materials Needed
Printed Energy Quest Board
Set of Challenge Cards (16 total)
1 Die (6-sided) & Player Tokens
How to Play
1
Setup: Shuffle the cards and place them face down. Each player chooses a token and starts on the Start space.
2
Rolling: On your turn, roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow any instructions on the space where you land.
3
Cards: If you land on a Question (?) space, draw a card. If you answer correctly, stay. If wrong, move back 2 spaces.
4
Winning: Enter the Finish area through the yellow entrance to win!
Challenge Card Answer Key
1. Sound Vibrations B
9. Magnetic Poles A
2. Natural Light (Sun) C
10. Storage (Battery) B
3. Metal (Iron/Steel) B
11. Sight B
4. Friction (Heat) C
12. Change (Sound) C
5. Wires A
13. Repel (Apart) B
6. Energy Change A
14. Lightning C
7. Thermometer B
15. Oven B
8. Waves C
16. Shadows (Light) B
Teaching Notes & Extensions
Engagement Ideas:
Classroom light hunt.
Hand-rubbing friction demo.
Find electrical outlets (safety first!).
Magnet & paperclip race.
Reflection Questions:
Hardest energy form to find?
Objects with dual energy?
Radio energy transformation?
Classroom Observation Log:
Notes for next time...
Energy Spark Slides Science Standard 3.PS.3
Energy Spark
The 5 Forms of Power
What is Energy?
Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
Movement
Heat
Light Energy
Light is energy that lets us see the world.
Travels in straight lines
Fastest thing in space!
Sources: Sun & Lamps
Heat Energy
Heat is energy that makes things warmer. It moves from hot to cold!
Example: Rubbing your hands creates Friction, which makes heat!
Fire
Stoves
Sound Energy
Sound is made by Vibrations!
Travels in Waves
Ears catch vibrations
Electrical Energy
Flows through wires to power our objects like lamps and tablets!
⚡ Batteries
⚡ Wall Plugs
⚡ Lightning Bolts
Magnetic Energy
A hidden Force that pulls or pushes certain metals!
Compass Power
Game Time!
Use what you've learned to navigate the board and become an Energy Lab Master!
