Lesson Plan

Period #4 Nuclear Fission

Materials : Textbook : Physics - Principles and Problems

Review :

Objectives : students should be able to :

1. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy
1. nuclear waste
2. ½ lives of isotopes
2. compare and contrast different types of nuclear reactors
1. CANDU
2. Pressure Water, Gas Cooled, Fast Breeder

 

Part I - Nuclear Fission - Introduction and Notes :

Give notes starting, "NUCLEAR REACTORS" pages 3-14, 3-15 describe the various types of nuclear reactors.

Give notes starting, "HALF LIVES" pages 3-16, 3-17 describing Half Lives, give examples and concerns.

 

Guided Practice :

Exercise :

Lab #4 Half Lives

Nuclear Fission Worksheet

Evaluation :

Lab #4 Half Lives

Nuclear Energy Worksheet

Unit Three Exam

 

Part II - Nuclear Energy Research Project - Continuation

Students do research and finish draft copies in the Library

Evaluation

Self / Peer / Teacher Evaluation of Research Essay

Self / Peer / Teacher Evaluation of Presentation to Class