Curated OER
Make a Battery From a Lemon
Fifth graders construct a voltaic battery. They change chemical energy into electrical energy by inserting copper wire into a lemon. They discover the tingle of the wire on their tongue is due to the movement of electrons.
Curated OER
Redox and Electrochemistry
In this redox and electrochemistry worksheet, students identify the anode in electrode pairs of electrochemical cells. They also describe how a lemon battery works and how wet and dry voltaic cells work.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Fuel Cell Basics
Presents a general overview of fuel cells including what is a fuel cell, how do they work, and the different types.