Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Education

Chris Keller introduces a high school chemistry module on hydrogen and fuel cells, funded by the US Department of Energy. The module uses an issue-oriented science approach, engaging students in labs, discussions, and decision-making on societal issues. It includes a teacher's guide, student pages, and a kit with equipment for hands-on activities. The module consists of six activities, covering topics like hydrogen production, fuel cell operation, and efficiency. Students analyze data, conduct experiments, and present findings in a simulated city council meeting. The curriculum is adaptable for various science courses.

What is the primary focus of the module discussed in the video?

• Nuclear energy for power plants

• Solar energy for residential use

• Hydrogen and fuel cells for transportation

• Wind energy for industrial applications

What educational approach does the module use?

• Flipped classroom

• Issue-oriented science

• Project-based learning

• Traditional lecture-based learning

What additional resources are provided in the kit along with the printed teacher's guide?

• Interactive whiteboard activities

• PDF format materials on a DVD

• Online quizzes and tests

• Mobile app for students

For which type of class is the module primarily intended?

• College-level physics

• Elementary school science

• Middle school biology

• High school chemistry

What is included in the kit for conducting experiments?

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Electrolyzer and fuel cell

• Geothermal heat pumps

• Nuclear reactor models

What is the purpose of the first activity, 'Hydrogen for Transportation'?

• To compare hydrogen with solar energy

• To build a model of a hydrogen plant

• To investigate hydrogen fuel cell buses

• To design a new hydrogen-powered car

In the activity 'Obtaining Hydrogen through Electrolysis', what do students learn to do?

• Decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen

• Store hydrogen in fuel tanks

• Convert hydrogen into electricity

• Create hydrogen from natural gas

What do students measure in the 'Fuel Cell Efficiency' activity?

• The speed of hydrogen production

• The energy efficiency of the fuel cell

• The cost of hydrogen fuel

• The environmental impact of fuel cells

What is the final activity about in the module?

• Creating a wind energy farm

• Building a solar-powered vehicle

• Simulating a city council meeting

• Designing a hydrogen-powered airplane

What is the main topic of discussion in the simulated city council meeting?

• The advantages of wind energy

• The use of hydrogen fuel cell buses

• The challenges of nuclear power

• The benefits of solar energy