Students should understand that energy exists in a variety of forms. Students should observe the results of simple energy transformations from one form to another in their physical environment. The safe use and respect of various energy forms should be stressed in the classroom.

Note: Attempting to understand heat and its difference from temperature is too abstract a concept for elementary students. Energy is a subject that is difficult for students to understand. Students cannot hold it in their hands and, with the exception of light, they cannot see it.