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Some old technology gets new life. Scholars learn how Tesla is planning to produce electric cars with batteries in a Real Engineering video. They see calculations that show how many lithium-ion battery factories would be necessary to power the entire world.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause the video at various times to check that learners understand the calculations
Classroom Considerations
- It is helpful if pupils have previous understanding of batteries
- Facility with mathematics, such as the ability to follow along with operations using powers of 10, is necessary
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Explanations are thorough
- Pictures and video footage show actual production facilities, making the topic relevant
Cons
- None