How does energy transfer work in real life?

Energy transfer is when energy moves from one place to another, just like when you push a toy car and it rolls across the floor.

Imagine you're on a slide at the park. When you sit down and let go, you start moving, that’s energy going from you to the slide. As you zoom down, your energy keeps moving until you hit the ground. That's like how energy moves when something is in motion.

Now imagine playing catch with a friend. When you throw the ball, you give it some energy, and when your friend catches it, they get that same energy, just like passing a toy from one hand to another. The ball keeps moving until it stops, which means the energy is still there but it's just going slower.

Energy transfer happens all around us, in toys, in food, even in our bodies! It’s how we move, play, and have fun every day.