Introduction to Energy Storage – Starter Pack
Summary
The Introduction to Energy Storage – Starter Pack combines all essential student-facing materials in one printable or digital file. It includes a space for the bell ringer, definitions and examples of energy storage vocabulary, a short quiz, cloze summary, and exit ticket. Students define terms like anode, electrolyte, and volt, then apply and reflect on their learning. This all-in-one tool strengthens science literacy and comprehension while streamlining classroom prep. Use it for guided instruction, homework, or assessment alongside the full lesson.
Bell Ringer
Instructions: Answer the prompt provided by your teacher.
Vocabulary
Instructions: Watch the Introduction to Energy Storage video and listen for the vocabulary words.
| Word | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility | noun; the ability of people or goods to move from one place to another | “Part of this increased mobility comes from improvements in batteries.” |
| Anode | noun; the part of a device or battery where an electric current enters; where oxidization happens and electrons are lost | “All batteries have three parts: the anode . . . the cathode . . . [and] an electrolyte.” |
| Cathode | noun; the part of a device or battery where electric current exits; where reduction happens and electrons are gained | “All batteries have three parts: the anode . . . the cathode . . . [and] an electrolyte.” |
| Electrolyte | noun; a substance that helps electric charge flow between parts of a battery | “The electrolyte is going to cause a chemical reaction in both metals.” |
| Chemical Reaction | noun phrase; a process where one or more substances change into new substances with new properties | “In chemical reactions, electrons move between different substances.” |
| Electrons | noun; tiny, negatively-charged particles that move around the nucleus of an atom | “There’s a buildup of electrons on the copper side, and a loss of electrons on the zinc side.” |
| Volt | noun; a unit that measures how strong the electric force is in a circuit | “We can measure the pressure of that electron flow as almost exactly one volt.” |
| Acid | noun; a substance with special chemical properties often used in batteries or reactions | “You need two different metals, and many things make an electrolyte acid.” |
Quiz & Cloze Notes
Instructions: Circle the correct answer based on what you learned in the Introduction to Energy Storage video then fill in the blanks using the word bank.
Q1. What are the main parts of a typical battery?
- electrolyte, cathode, and anode
- electrolyte, cathode, and electrode
- anode, cathode, and electrode
- only an anode and a cathode
Q2. What unit is used to measure the pressure of flowing electrons?
- ohms
- watts
- volts
- amps
Q3. Electrons flow from the anode to the cathode. In the experiment shown in the video, which metal started with a buildup of electrons (where the electrons flowed from)?
- copper (cathode)
- zinc (anode)
- electrolyte acid
- cola
Q4. What is one major trade-off of using batteries in electric vehicles, as explained in the video?
- They cannot produce enough voltage to power a car.
- They are too complex to connect in series.
- They are expensive and heavy compared to the power they provide.
- D. They can only be made using cola as an electrolyte.
Word Bank
| anode | battery | cathode | chemical |
| electrolyte | electrons | flow | reaction |
All batteries have three main parts: the _________________________, the _________________________, and the _________________________. The electrolyte starts a _________________________ _________________________ between the anode and the cathode, causing a buildup of _________________________ on the cathode side, and a loss of electrons on the anode side. This electron _________________________ can generate about one volt per cell. In electric vehicles, the _________________________ can make up nearly half the total cost.