Students explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their own battery charger...

In this batteries instructional activity, students 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.

Students 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.

Students build their own two-cell battery and determine which electrolyte solution is best suited for making a battery. They discuss background information for their experiment, construct and test their battery, and using the chart on...

Students construct their own battery made of lemons. In this electrochemistry lesson, students explain why lemons conduct electricity. They perform a series of experiments to investigate its conductivity.

Fifth graders investigate how chemical energy in food and batteries is potential or stored energy. They discuss how batteries function, and create a class list of different forms of energy. Students then create a lemon battery that...

In this recognizing knowledge of batteries and their uses instructional activity, students write an informational summary about batteries, circle the objects that might use batteries, and identify the positive and negative areas on a...

Seventh graders determine what makes a battery work. In this battery instructional activity, 7th graders brainstorm ideas about how they think batteries provide energy. They perform an experiment in which they work as a team to assemble...

Eighth graders examine batteries in a series circuit and the associated voltage. They determine, through inquiry and problem solving, that the total voltage of batteries in a series is the sum of the voltage of each battery. They design...

Students study the development of batteries. In this electrochemistry instructional activity, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.

Learners explore distance a toy car travels by changing the amount of batteries used to power the toy car.  In this force and motion lesson, students calculate the average speed of a car while investigating the power from various...

Students create working circuits. In this electricity and circuits lesson, students make a battery, then build a flashlight and use part of the flashlight to create a conductivity tester.

Students explore basic principles of electricity and create their own battery.

Students build parallel circuits, exploring how they function and looking at their unique features. They describe how current changes when batteries are added in parallel or removed from a parallel arrangement, demonstrate the process of...

In this science activity, students look for the definition of each word by matching the terms related to batteries and electricity. The answers are found by clicking the button found at the bottom of the page.

Students discover the types of batteries and their uses. They experience static electricity by rubbing glass jars and using it to raise their hair. After discussing the importance of recycling batteries and using ones that are...

What a clever idea! Chemistry learners imagine themselves deserted on an island with a radio, but no batteries. They also have a few odds and ends in their pockets and storage chest. They are challenged to create a battery that will...

Focusing on what electricity is and where it comes from, the information here is accessible to young scientists.  The basics of how electricity is made and its uses as a power supply are given with clear illustrations. Some examples...

Students put together a potato battery that powers a digital clock. In this potato battery lesson plan, students learn the connection between energy from biomass and how we can apply it.

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...

Young scientists know that water is H2O, but can they prove it? Through a simple electrolysis of water demonstration, scholars see the two gases produced as a result of a chemical reaction. Because this reaction doesn't happen...

Students explore energy. In this energy instructional activity, students discover why it is important to conserve energy. Students discover how energy is used in items we use everyday. Students discover how batteries work. Students do an...

In this battery holder worksheet, students follow directions on how to use a toilet paper tube, foil, wires, and more to build a battery holder. Students follow 8 sets of directions.

Students identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science lesson, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.