Charging Smart
Grade Level
High School
Subject Areas
Science
Environmental Studies
Time Required
45 minutes
Lesson Overview
This lesson focuses on charging habits and decision-making, helping students understand how charging speed, location, and timing affect battery health and energy use.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Compare different charging options
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Understand trade-offs between speed and battery longevity
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Make informed charging decisions
Key Vocabulary
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Level 1 charging
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Level 2 charging
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Fast charging
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Peak hours
Lesson Structure
Introduction
Ask students how often they charge their phones and why. Connect habits to EV charging.
Activity
Students work through charging scenarios and choose the best option based on context.
Discussion
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Is faster always better?
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How does charging behaviour affect long-term costs?
Assessment
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Scenario responses
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Discussion participation
