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Look around and observe the environment. Take note of any objects, natural phenomena, or devices that may possess or utilize forms of energy.

Based on the observed surroundings, create a list of all the different energy types present. Some examples might include: 1. Mechanical energy (examples: moving objects, such as cars, bicycles, or people walking) 2. Thermal energy (examples: heat generated by computers, heaters, or the sun) 3. Chemical energy (examples: batteries, burning candles, food) 4. Electrical energy (examples: devices, like computers, lamps, or phones that require electricity) 5. Nuclear energy (examples: this form of energy is not common in everyday surroundings but could be present in nuclear power plants) 6. Radiant energy (examples: light coming from the sun, lamps, or computer screens) 7. Gravitational potential energy (examples: objects at height, such as a book on a shelf or a ball at the top of a hill) 8. Elastic potential energy (examples: rubber bands, springs, or trampolines)

Think about how some of these energy types might be converted from one form to another in your surroundings. For example, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy when using an electric heater or into radiant energy in the case of a light bulb.

Remember the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another. Understanding this concept will further solidify the idea of energy transformations in everyday life.