Power Shift Puzzle Sort
TEKS 5.8A Science MELTS Energy Transformations
POWER SHIFT PUZZLE SORT
Name:
Date:
Class:
MELTS Key: Mechanical • Electrical • Light • Thermal • Sound
Match Page 2 tiles into the bays below
Bay 1: Breakfast Prep 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 2: Nighttime Camp 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 3: Hillside Wind Farm 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 4: Music Class 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 5: Solar Calculator 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 6: Emergency Crank 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 7: Forest Green Leaf 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Bay 8: Bicycle Dynamo 3-Piece Chain
Paste Device
Energy Input
Energy Output
Law of Conservation of Energy Analysis Key Concept
1. Was energy ever created from nothing in any bay? Explain:
2. Name the "waste" energy form released as heat in most machines:
5th Grade Science • TEKS 5.8A Energy Transformations Sorting Mat Page 1 of 2
PUZZLE SORT TILES: CUT & ASSEMBLE
Carefully cut along dashed lines. Match each Device Card with its Energy Input and Output on Page 1.
24 Total Tiles (8 Sets)
Column 1: Device Tiles
Column 2: Energy Inputs
Column 3: Energy Outputs
Electric Toaster
Internal coils heat up red-hot to toast bread.
Device Card
Mechanical Energy
Blowing wind pushing against curved aerofoil blades.
Input Energy
Sound Energy
Vibrations radiating through the acoustic wooden body.
Output Energy
Campfire Logs
Dry pine wood burns brightly in the campfire pit.
Device Card
Electrical Energy
Flow of electrical current from standard wall outlet.
Input Energy
Light & Thermal Energy
Glowing orange flames radiating warmth and illumination.
Output Energy
Wind Turbine
Massive rotor blades spin on windy coastal hills.
Device Card
Mechanical Energy
Musician's fingers pulling and releasing strings.
Input Energy
Electrical Energy
Electric current produced to feed the utility power grid.
Output Energy
Acoustic Guitar
Steel strings strummed to fill room with tunes.
Device Card
Chemical Energy
Energy stored inside the molecular bonds of dry wood.
Input Energy
Thermal + Light Energy
Toasts bread crust brown while element glows bright red.
Output Energy
Solar Calculator
Mini solar cell operates LCD screen under lamps.
Device Card
Mechanical Energy
Hand vigorously turning manual crank handle.
Input Energy
Light & Sound Energy
LED bulb shines bright trail beam while radio sounds.
Output Energy
Emergency Crank Light
No batteries needed; hand crank powers bulb.
Device Card
Light (Solar) Energy
Sunlight or room lighting striking photovoltaic cells.
Input Energy
Chemical Energy
Glucose sugar food stored in plant cells for growth.
Output Energy
Green Maple Leaf
Chloroplasts absorb sun rays during photosynthesis.
Device Card
Light Energy
Electromagnetic light waves radiated from the Sun.
Input Energy
Electrical Energy
Direct current to power calculation microprocessor.
Output Energy
Bicycle Dynamo
Rider pedals to turn wheel generator & headlamp.
Device Card
Chemical (Food) Energy
Calories from meals fueling human leg muscles.
Input Energy
Mechanical + Light
Wheels rolling forward plus safety headlamp glowing.
Output Energy
Cut carefully along dashed lines Page 2 of 2 (Cut Sheet)
