Charged for Change: Science of Green Energy Storage
by Andre Pineda
In this high school chemistry lesson, students will explore and compare different types of batteries, including lithium-ion, zinc-air/copper-zinc, and sustainable alternatives. Through guided research, data collection, and collaboration, they will analyze each battery’s redox reactions, voltage output, efficiency, safety, sustainability, and environmental impact. Students will organize their findings in a comparison table and demonstrate their understanding through assessments such as posters, infographics, presentations, or reflections. This lesson integrates scientific inquiry with real-world applications, fostering critical thinking about how energy storage influences technology, society, and the environment.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GawqqtCXSKAacfKIuiKyoWxTkwjBbBlF/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society
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