Homework
2b Make 3d model of atom
4a Make an Electroscope
6a. Make a Drawing of how Nuclear Fission Works
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Use this tool to explore isotopes and create three stable isotope or an unstable isotope that is useful!!! Use the left hand “Atom” option. Take a screen shot of your atom and describe the isotope and what it is used for.
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/build-an-atom/latest/build-an-atom_en.html
Create an Electroscope using the following instructions.
Supplies:
– Large Diameter Copper Wire(Passed out at first meeting)
– Glass or Plastic Container and plastic lid
– Two small pieces of Aluminum Foil
– An insulator, comb or plastic rod.
– A silky cloth to generate static electricity
Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PmWlPjV6n0
Make a drawing showing how nuclear fission happens, labeling all details. Draw another picture showing how a chain reaction could be started and how it could be stopped. Explain what is meant by a “critical mass.”
Find out about three career opportunities in nuclear science that interest you. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession and discuss this with your counselor. Tell why this profession interests you.
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