The Nuclear PowerPoint

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The Nuclear PowerPoint

• Science
• Math
• Language Arts
• Art
• Technology
• Social Studies

Grade 8
Performance Indicators (1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10)
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Description
Students will research nuclear energy using the
internet and other resources to create a
PowerPoint. This PowerPoint will demonstrate the
students understanding of various aspects of
nuclear energy and the students view of nuclear
energy as a viable source of power in future.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED

• Internet Connection
• Microsoft PowerPoint Software
• Textbook
• Library Access
• Projector or Aver Key

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Resources

• Text Books
• Class Notes
• Internet / Reliable Websites
• Library
• Previous Years Power Points

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How we do it

• The topic of Nuclear Energy is introduced through
  discussion and a short note taking session.
• A description of the project along with the
  rubric with be given to the students.
• A list of possible websites to conduct research
  is handed out to the students.
• Previous student examples will be presented.
• A project timeline is given, groups will be
  assigned, and students will begin work.

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Nuclear PowerPoint - Rubric

• Introduction __ / 10
• Atomic Mass __ / 10
• Radioactivity __ / 10
• Alpha Decay __ / 10
• Beta Decay __ / 10
• Gamma Decay __ / 10
• Half Life __ / 10
• Fission __ / 10
• Fusion __ / 10
• Take a Stand __ / 10
• Total Points ___ / 100

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Student Example
The next slide is an example of a student
produced Nuclear Fission slide.
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Nuclear Fission
Nuclear fission is breaking a part a nucleus so
that energy is released.
If the explosion is controlled. . .
But if the explosion is not controlled. . .
Energy!!!