Science of Energy Storage – Extended Reading

Summary

Students read a more detailed overview of energy storage systems, covering pumped hydro, lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries, supercapacitors, sodium-ion, zinc, compressed air, and molten salt, then respond to 15 questions that move from recall through comparison and application. A 20-term glossary is included. Written for high school science; works well as a more rigorous companion to the standard reading or as a standalone assignment for advanced or AP-level courses.