• This animated video explains how batteries can play a key role in a sustainable and low-carbon future.
• Students will learn about the history of the lithium-ion battery as well as the potential challenges and downsides of relying predominantly on battery power.

Positives

• The animations and tone of the video are engaging.
• It cites specific examples of the positive effects of battery power in Bihar, India, and Brooklyn, New York.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand the current limitations of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
• Students should understand why carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere hurt the environment.

Differentiation

• Students can explore links to related videos about batteries at the bottom of the page. The article on Norway's circular battery economy would be an especially interesting read for economics classes.
• Students can research scientists and organizations working on enhancing the battery's storage capacity, recycling options, carbon footprint, and social justice implications.
• Other resources related to these topics include this video about iron flow batteries, this video about lithium, and this video about energy storage.

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