Battery Health and Longevity
Grade Level
High School
Subject Areas
Science
Technology
Time Required
45–60 minutes
Lesson Overview
This lesson explores how EV batteries age over time and what factors affect battery health and performance.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Understand battery degradation
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Identify habits that protect battery health
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Explore myths around battery lifespan
Key Vocabulary
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Battery degradation
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Charging cycles
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Fast charging
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Battery management system
Lesson Structure
Introduction
Ask students how phone batteries change over time. Connect this to EV batteries.
Activity
Students analyze different charging habits and predict long-term battery impacts.
Discussion
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Do EV batteries “wear out” quickly?
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How does maintenance differ from gas vehicles?
Assessment
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Scenario analysis
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Discussion participation
