Students are modeling nuclear fission and nuclear fusion using LEGOs. They must show how matter is transformed during a nuclear reaction using LEGO pieces that represent different elements in the reaction. Some students wanted to accelerate and engineer a chain reaction of nuclear fission (which occurs in nuclear power plants). Students took photos of their models and posted them to an online Padlet to share with others. Finally, students used pennies to gather data in order to practice mathematics and computational thinking to explain the process of half-life as it relates to radioactive decay.
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In today's STEM lesson, students analyzed and interpreted the relationship of Easter eggs of various colors and sizes with different colored beads to different isotopes of the same element. Students were able to use concepts of engineering and the periodic table in order to determine the type of atom and identify it's mass.
Periodically, I will update this website to inform students and parents of what we are doing in class.
Students, this is a great place to look when you are absent or studying. Make it a habit to watch the videos and review the PowerPoint posted for the unit. I'm looking forward to a great semester. Parents, please feel free to comment on my posts if you have any questions or feedback. :) |
AuthorMrs. Molly Williford, Advanced Conent/Gifted Physical Science Teacher, Ware County High School, Waycross, GA. ArchivesCategories |