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- module standards:
- HS-PS1-8 Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
- HS-PS4-3 Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic radiation can be described either by a wave model or a particle model, and that for some situations one model is more useful than the other. driving-question: What is radiation? know:
- Describe how the nucleus changes during radioactive decay, fission, and fusion.
- Explain at a grandmotherly level how light/radiation is both a wave and a particle. understand: '"Nobody really understands quantum mechanics." Richard Feynman' do: |- Create an simulation that includes original models that represent the changes in matter and energy during each of the 5 nuclear processes.
Before Learning
Before starting this module…
- Take the Pre-Quiz
Episode Doc
Episode 1 | Nuclear Models
- 🤔 Pick at least two of the following:
Episode 2 | Fusion & Fission
- 💡 Play around with both of the following:
- Nuclear Fusion Simulation (if your account is not set up yet, you can download it from here)
- Nuclear Fission Simulation (if your account is not set up yet, you can download it from here)
- 😵💫 Learn about what was going on:
Episode 3 | Types of Decay
- 🤔 Pick at least 1 of the following:
Episode 4 | Wave or Particle?
- 👋 Learn why light is a wave
- WATCH More Talky Video
- WATCH More Explainy Video
- ⚾️ Learn why light is a particle
- WATCH An Actual Experiment
- WATCH A Guy Explain It
After Learning
When you're done with the Episode Doc…
- Take the Post-Quiz
The Project
As a group (up to 3 students), you will be creating simulations of all 5 Nuclear Processes on https://ab1.bot
Having trouble learning ab1.bot?
Play through the tutorial Mr. Hoff made
FRAME | Group Roles
- If you're working in a group, decide how you'll split up the work.
| By Process | By Job |
|---|---|
| Alpha/Beta Decay | Animator |
| Gamma Decay | UX Designer/Developer |
| Fusion/Fission | Science Expert & Stylizer |
FIND | Existing Models
- Find inspiration for your Project
- Collect at least 3 good and 3 bad models
- Share with your group what you think makes them good and bad
PSSST, here are some links to models of random stuff:
PLAY/PLAN | Make Something Interactive
It's time to start making atoms on ab1.bot
- Make an nucleus (including Protons & Neutrons) in ab1.bot
- Find a way to make the the simulation interactive
MAKE | Simulation Suite
- Decide how your group will stylize your simulations
- Including atoms, buttons, and anything else in the sim
- Collect all 5 simulations into a single experience on ab1.bot
SHARE | Get Feedback
- Show your simulation to someone from a different grade
- Get their feedback
- If their feedback wasn't helpful, get more
- Update your simulation
The Showcase
- Add a slide to the Showcase Slides
- Show off your sims at the showcase (Nov 1st)