Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Energy Storage
Summary
This complete energy storage lesson plan provides teachers with everything they need to introduce students to the science of batteries. It includes tiered bell ringer prompts, a quiz and cloze notes for comprehension, a data analysis activity on battery costs, and a hands-on lab where students model a circuit. The lesson is supported by detailed teacher guides and answer keys for all activities.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on energy storage to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze lithium-ion battery price data and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through modeling the flow of electrons through a simple circuit.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to visualize how a battery works by modeling the flow of electrons through a simple circuit.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Energy Storage lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Energy Storage lesson.
Downloadables