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
Reduction-oxidation reaction demonstration
What makes different types of batteries unique?
Building the best battery
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