Science of Energy Storage – Bell Ringer
Summary
Kick off your lesson with these thought-provoking energy storage bell ringers. The prompts encourage students to define energy storage, explain common methods, and compare chemical vs. mechanical systems. These questions activate prior knowledge and set the stage for a deeper, more technical discussion about energy storage.
What is energy storage? Give one example of something that stores energy.
Explain two common methods of storing energy, and describe one advantage of each.
Compare and contrast chemical and mechanical energy storage systems.
Where do we see these systems used in real life? Which one do you think is more common and why?
