Unit 3: Nuclear Chemistry
Duration of Days: 13
TC* 1.1 - Nuclear Decay
TC* 1.2 - Radioisotopes
TC* 1.3 - Types of Radiation
TC* 1.4 - Nuclear Energy
Students will:
Explore the following Science & Engineering Practices (SEPS)
- Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
- Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Have discourse on the following Disciplinary Core Ideas:
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter. Each atom has a charged substructure consisting of a nucleus, which is made of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson 1:Nuclear Decay | 3 |
| 3 | Lesson 3: Radiometric Decay (Half Life) | 3 |
| 3 | Lesson 2: Writing Nuclear Equations | 2 |
| 4 | Lesson 4: Fission vs Fusion | 1 |
| 5 | Lesson 5: Nuclear Power | 2 |
| 6 | Lesson 6: Chernobyl | 2 |