On this path you will learn the main elements of a lead battery
Motivation phase
Battery parts quick intro
Have a quick look at the battery
Motivation phase
Identify a battery on a wire diagram
The students will watch a wiring diagram learning how to identify a battery symbol
Motivation phase
Lead battery reaction
Touch on the formula terms to get information
Information phase
How to learn what is outside and inside
Get ready to see an animation of a exploding view of an ordinary battery. Main parts will be pointed at as the animation runs along a spoken explanation
Information phase
Detailed battery parts
The student will watch a detailed video of the battery parts learning its constuction
BATTERY PARTS Plugs
When removed allow to check the liquid level, refill or measure the density. Terminals
Connection points for the exterior circuit. Battery characteristics Inform of the voltage and storing capacity. Cover
Lid attached to the recipient part Bridges
Lead straps connecting same sign plates Cells
Subdivisions of the battery recipient Electrolyte
Solution of sulfuric acid where the ions may travel through Positive or negative plates
Active plates made of lead or lead oxide Grids
Plate which give mechanical strength to the active plates Spacer
Sheet separating physically the active plates but allowing the ion exchange
Consolidation phase
Repeat
Go over 2.2 and 2.3 activities at least twice before taking the test on next activity
Consolidation phase
Test battery parts
The student will take a test in order to check what he learnt