What is a Batteries, Energy and Materials
- Due Nov 12, 2024 by 11:59pm
- Points 10
- Submitting a file upload
Batteries?
The largest part of our cell phone by both volume and weight is the battery. How does a battery work? What kinds of batteries are there? What is their environmental impact? Societal impact?Learning Objectives
- Learn basics of how batteries work
- Learn about different types of batteries and the materials used in them
- Learn where these materials come from, and what future needs are projected
Pre-Class Assignment
None today.
In Class Activities
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- Watch this intro video
- Discuss how batteries work, how rechargeable ones like Li ion batteries work,
- Do independent research and share out on different types of batteries, charging, where their materials come from around the world, future battery needs for gadgets, electrical grid, and transportation. How do batteries fit into transition to sustainable energy?
- Prepare a short summary and share out to the class
Extra Resources
- Tesla's batteries:
- Batteries a little more generally
What to turn in
- Turn in a copy of your group's PPT presentation from today (each person submit your own copy).
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