1Multiple Choice
Circle the thing that gives us energy: sun / pillow
2Multiple Choice
Which one do people eat to get energy? Color the correct answer: apple / rock
3Fill in the Blank
Fill in the blank: Living things need __________ to move and grow.
4Matching
Draw a line to match each thing with what it gives.
Sun → ____
Apple → ____
Bed → ____
Choices: energy, rest, light
5Multiple Choice
Which animal needs energy to hop? Bunny / Chair
6True/False
True or false: A plant needs energy from the sun to grow.
7Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer: If you are tired, what can help your body feel ready again? sleep / bounce on a spoon
8Sorting
Sort these into Energy from Food or Not Energy from Food.
Banana, cookie, pencil, milk
9Multiple Choice
What do we call the thing that helps a lamp turn on? electricity / blanket
10Multiple Choice
Put a star next to the best energy helper for a baby plant: sun, shoe, spoon
11Multiple Choice
A child runs in the playground. Where does the child's energy come from? food / water only
12Multiple Choice
Which one is a way your body uses energy? jumping / sitting in the air
13Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentence: When we eat healthy food, our body gets __________ to play.
14Multiple Choice
Look at the choices. Which one is NOT an energy source for living things? sun / carrot / shoe
15Multiple Choice
A plant near a sunny window is growing well. Why might that happen? Because it gets light energy / Because it drinks juice
16Multiple Choice
Think about a class pet. What does it need to get energy? food / crayons
17Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer: Which action shows using energy and also helps a person stay healthy? stretching / sleeping in a backpack
18Short Answer
Write one way you use energy at school.
19Multiple Choice
A bird flies from one tree to another. Where did the bird get its energy? from food / from the cloud
20Short Answer
Challenge question: Explain in one sentence why living things need energy.
Answer Key
Teacher Notes:
Learning objectives: identify sources of energy, explain that living things need energy to grow and move, and recognize simple ways energy is used in daily life. Suggested classroom use: independent practice, small-group review, or a quick assessment prep station. Extension: ask students to sort more picture cards into energy source/not an energy source. Differentiation: support struggling learners with oral read-alouds and picture cues; challenge advanced learners to explain why each answer is correct using a full sentence. Skills practiced: listening for details, sorting, matching, identifying main idea, real-world application, and basic reasoning. Estimated completion time may vary with support.
| # | Answer | Explanation |
|---|
| 1 | sun | The sun gives energy to Earth and helps plants grow. |
| 2 | apple | Food gives our bodies energy. |
| 3 | energy | Energy helps living things do work, move, and grow. |
| 4 | Sun → light; Apple → energy; Bed → rest | The sun gives light, food gives energy, and a bed helps us rest. |
| 5 | Bunny | Animals need energy to move. |
| 6 | True | Plants use sunlight as energy to grow. |
| 7 | sleep | Rest helps the body get energy back after using it. |
| 8 | Energy from Food: banana, cookie, milk; Not Energy from Food: pencil | Food gives energy. A pencil is not food. |
| 9 | electricity | Electricity is a kind of energy that can power a lamp. |
| 10 | sun | Young plants need sunlight for energy to grow. |
| 11 | food | Food gives the body energy for running and playing. |
| 12 | jumping | Jumping uses energy because your body is moving. |
| 13 | energy | Healthy food helps give the body energy for activities. |
| 14 | shoe | Sunlight and food are energy sources for living things. A shoe is not. |
| 15 | Because it gets light energy | Plants use light energy from the sun to grow. |
| 16 | food | Living things need food to get energy. |
| 17 | stretching | Stretching uses energy and can help the body feel ready to move. |
| 18 | Possible answers include: walking, writing, drawing, climbing stairs, or playing. | Any school activity that requires movement or thinking uses energy. |
| 19 | from food | Birds get energy from the food they eat. |
| 20 | Living things need energy to move, grow, and stay alive. | Energy helps living things do important jobs like moving, growing, and living. |