And the Nobel science prizes go to…
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article “Nobel Prize winners announced.”
Educator Guide: Nobel Prize Winners Announced
Three scientists won the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on lithium-ion batteries. One scientist’s battery design (illustrated) paved the way for powerful, commercially viable lithium-ion batteries.
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About this guide
This guide, based on Science News’ article “Nobel prize winners announced,” asks students to summarize the discoveries that won the prizes, create a timeline that puts one prize in context and explore activities related to batteries from our Digital Library.
This Guide Includes:
A Nobel timeline in tweets
Students will track the scientific progress associated with a discovery or advance that was awarded a Nobel Prize by creating a timeline of key events and players.
Reduction-oxidation reaction demonstration
This teacher-led demonstration is a straightforward introduction to reduction-oxidation reactions.
What makes different types of batteries unique?
Students will research specific battery types and report on what they find.
Building the best battery
In this activity, students will build, test and optimize their own batteries using various metal electrodes and liquid electrolytes.
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