Grade Level

High School

Topics

Chemistry

Authors

Emily Kerr, Kristen L. Cacciatore

Lesson Summary

This lesson introduces students to novel materials used to make batteries. Students explore the relationship between the particulate structure of these materials and their conductive properties. Students also consider the potential importance of sustainably-made batteries in the context of the societal need to reduce our dependence on carbon-based energy sources. 

Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: 

  • explain the relationship between the particulate structure of novel materials and their conductive properties.
  • compare and contrast nonmetal and metal batteries.
  • explain how nonmetal batteries could be useful in reducing dependence on carbon-based fuels.

 

Standards

Science and Engineering Practices:

SP2, SP7, SP8

MA Science and Technology/Engineering (2016):

HS-PS1-3, HS-PS2-6

NGSS (2013):

HS-PS1-3, HS-PS2-6

Common Core Math/Language Arts Standards:

 

Tags

battery, capacity retention, carbon-based fuel, climate change, intermittency, oxidation-reduction (redox), renewable energy, solar energy

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