Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Science of Energy Storage
Summary
This complete Science of Energy Storage lesson is a comprehensive resource designed for high school students. It begins with engaging bell ringer prompts to spark curiosity, followed by a video and a quiz for foundational knowledge. Students then apply their learning through a computational activity and data analysis on energy storage technologies. The lesson culminates in a lab simulation where students evaluate the efficiency of storage systems, and the entire lesson is supported by detailed teacher guides and answer keys for easy implementation.
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.
Reading
Have students read the info sheet on the Science of Energy Storage and answer the comprehension questions.
Extended Reading
Have students read the extended info sheet on the Science of Energy Storage and answer the comprehension questions.
Data Set
Have students analyze trends in energy storage installations and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Lab - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through simulating energy storage.
Lab - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to choose an energy storage method, write a hypothesis, and describe a procedure for testing its efficiency.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Science of Energy Storage lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Science of Energy Storage lesson.
Downloadables