Chemical Energy and Release - Hummingbirds

Creature Teacher: The Hummingbird
Science Category: Chemistry

Students observe chemical energy stored in food by safely burning small samples and comparing heat, light, and burn time. Inspired by how hummingbirds rely on sugar-rich nectar to power constant flight, this investigation explores how stored chemical energy is released and transformed.

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