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Take Charge: RSC's Global Battery Experiment
Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: July 20, 2022
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Synopsis
- This video and activity challenge students to build their own batteries out of coins and compare the performance of batteries made with different materials.
- The resource teaches students the importance of innovative battery technology to move away from fossil fuels and store energy from renewable power sources.
Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Engineering
Authors: The Kid Should See This, The Royal Society of Chemistry
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The simple activity of creating a battery can inspire students to solve problems through engineering and innovation.
- This video has a positive and hopeful tone in finding solutions for climate change through renewable energy.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with the difference between renewable energy sources and fossil fuels.
- Students should be familiar with following directions in a step-by-step way to complete a design challenge.
- Teachers should gather materials in advance including a variety of coins and LED lights.
Differentiation
- Before the activity, teachers can lead students in a discussion about where energy comes from to power their favorite electronics.
- If students do not have a background in physics, this activity can still be completed by speaking in general terms such as energy and power.
- Other resources to explore include this video about iron flow batteries and this video about renewable energy.
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About the Partner Provider
The Kid Should See This
The Kid Should See This is a Webby award-winning collection of over 7,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone. Start conversations, spark questions, and inspire offline exploration for all ages.
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