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Solar Kit Lesson #3 Parts of a Solar Panel - Part I

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A solar cell is similar to a rechargeable battery in many ways. Science lab groups connect each in a series circuit to run a mini motor and then compare and contrast them by answering questions and completing a Venn diagram. This is an...
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Rechargeable Batteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their own battery...
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Battery Charger

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain how battery chargers work. In this physics lesson, students discuss the two main ways that vehicles get charged. They build their own battery charger.
Worksheet
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Batteries and Emerging Technology

For Students 9th - 12th
In this batteries worksheet, high schoolers read about how batteries work and the types of batteries. They answer three critical thinking questions about batteries and their use as alternate-fuel sources.
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Parts of a Solar Panel-Part I

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine electrical contacts, solar cells, and rechargeable batteries and compare and contrast the characteristics of a solar cell to a rechargeable battery in a hands-on activity. Students complete a worksheet as they...
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Battery Issues

For Students 9th - 12th
In this batteries worksheet, students read about the different types of batteries, including rechargeable batteries. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation: Call2 Recycle

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about rechargeable batteries, recycling, and conservation.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Working Principle and Uses of a Dry Cell Battery

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how a dry cell battery works, the chemical reactions that take place in it, how to use a multimeter to test its strength, what dry cell batteries are used for, their advantages, and about recycling. [The article suggests placing...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Advantages and Disadvantages of Lithium Ion Batteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the pros and cons of using lithium-ion batteries.