Pupils explore modern batteries and how they work by viewing a simple simulation. It shows electrons moving around the insides and if the voltage is changed, little people move the particles from one end to the other — an entertaining way to present the concept! 

Concepts

batteries, voltage, electrons

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate the lesson into a discussion about batteries and electricity and project it to your classes

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes scholars have an understanding of electrons and a bit about electricity
• Simulation seems best fit for middle or lower-level high school learners

Pros

• Viewers can view the simulation in a number of different languages
• Easy to incorporate into a discussion as it is very short

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3