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Science of Energy Storage
Summary
The Science of Energy Storage lesson brings together a full set of classroom-ready resources on how energy storage works, why it matters, and what technologies exist today and in development. Teachers can pick and choose from a video, readings at two levels, vocabulary, a quiz, computation and data analysis activities, a lab simulation, and assessment tools, all free and designed for high school science. Works well for APES Unit 6, earth and environmental science, or any energy unit covering storage technologies and grid reliability.
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