This colorful, hand-drawn anchor chart helps students understand how energy affects the motion of particles in different states of matter. It introduces kinetic energy as the energy of motion and potential energy as stored energy, using relatable examples like a running person, a stretched spring, and a book on a shelf.
The chart clearly breaks down the three states of matter:

• Solids – particles vibrate in place (low energy)
• Liquids – particles slide past each other (medium energy)
• Gases – particles move freely and quickly (high energy)

It also highlights how thermal energy (heat) increases particle motion, using visuals like a campfire and sunlight. Real-world energy sources such as hydropower and wind energy are included to show how energy exists all around us.
At the bottom, the chart emphasizes that energy can change forms, helping students connect ideas across science topics. Bright colors, labeled diagrams, and engaging illustrations make this chart perfect for reinforcing key concepts in an easy-to-understand and visually appealing way.