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This student hand-out was created specifically to accompany the PhET simulation "Nuclear Fission". Appropriate for grades 8-12, it provides guided directions on using the simulation to ensure that students stay focused on learning goals. The simulation features a neutron gun that "fires" an accelerated neutron into a Uranium-235 nucleus. By using this printed guide, students will be prompted to think about what happens in a nuclear reaction, what makes a nucleus "fissionable" and how nuclear power containment vessels prevent a runaway chain reaction.
The fission simulation, which must be open and displayed to complete this activity, is available from PhET at: Nuclear Fission. This lesson is part of PhET (Physics Education Technology Project), a large collection of free interactive simulations for science education. Editor's Note: We recommend introducing this simulation after first exploring a related simulation on isotopes and atomic mass. Beginning learners need a foundation to understand factors that affect stability of an atomic nucleus. See Related Materials: Modeling Isotopes.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)3. The Nature of Technology
3C. Issues in Technology
4. The Physical Setting
4D. The Structure of Matter
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
11D. Scale
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsHigh School — Functions (9-12)
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models? (9-12)
This resource is part of 3 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Matter and Interactions This lesson was created specifically to accompany the PhET simulation Nuclear Fission, giving guided direction to ensure students stay focused on learning goals. By using this printed guide, students will be prompted to think about what happens in a nuclear reaction, what makes a nucleus "fissionable" and how nuclear power containment vessels prevent a runaway chain reaction. We recommend introducing this simulation after first exploring a related PhET simulation, "Isotopes and Atomic Mass". Beginning learners need a foundation to understand factors that affect stability of an atomic nucleus. Link to Unit:
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Molecular Structures and Bonding This lesson was created specifically to accompany the PhET simulation Nuclear Fission, giving guided direction to ensure students stay focused on learning goals. By using this printed guide, students will be prompted to think about what happens in a nuclear reaction, what makes a nucleus "fissionable" and how nuclear power containment vessels prevent a runaway chain reaction. We recommend introducing this simulation after first exploring a related PhET simulation, "Isotopes and Atomic Mass". Beginning learners need a foundation to understand factors that affect stability of an atomic nucleus. Link to Unit:
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Nuclear Processes This lesson was created specifically to accompany the PhET simulation Nuclear Fission, giving guided direction to ensure students stay focused on learning goals. By using this printed guide, students will be prompted to think about what happens in a nuclear reaction, what makes a nucleus "fissionable" and how nuclear power containment vessels prevent a runaway chain reaction. We recommend introducing this simulation after first exploring a related PhET simulation, "Isotopes and Atomic Mass". Beginning learners need a foundation to understand factors that affect stability of an atomic nucleus. Link to Unit:
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