An Atomic Assault: Nuclear Chemistry Unit (PBL)
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An Atomic Assault: A "Nuclear Chemistry" Unit (PBL) for High School Chemistry
Summary:
A father is accused of assault with a radioactive substance. To go forward with a criminal case, investigators need to know what substance was used. Students will study radiation, radioactive decay, and half-life to determine what radioactive substance was used.
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Both the classroom version and the distance learning version follow the outline below. In the distance learning option, the case is presented using readings and videos.
Objectives:
The student understands the basic processes of nuclear chemistry. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation;
(B) describe radioactive decay process in terms of balanced nuclear equations; and
(C) explain half-life
(D) compare fission and fusion.
NGSS - HS-PS1-8 Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
Time: 6 days
Day 1: Introduction
Day 2: Alpha Decay
Day 3: Beta Decay
Day 4: Gamma Radiation
Day 5: Fission/ Fusion and Half-life
Day 6: Summary and Review
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