Interactive

Battery Voltage

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

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! 

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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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
NGSS