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Day One
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Topic: Nuclear Energy
Academic Learning Targets
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explain and illustrate mass-energy equivalence (
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calculate the energy released in fission and fusion reactions
compare and contrast alpha, beta, gamma, and positron emissions
predict the products of radioactive decay
Expectations for Learning
Day One: Strong Nuclear Force, Fission and Fusion
 Read pages 802-805 in Glencoe Science: Physics – Principles and Problems textbook.
 Use the graphic organizer on page 3 of the e-lesson Physics packet and create your own
definitions for the terms.
 Read page 811 in Glencoe Science: Physics – Principles and Problems textbook/Nuclear fission
 Read page 813 in Glencoe Science: Physics – Principles and Problems textbook/Nuclear fussion
 Complete the graphic organizer on page 4 of the e-Lesson Physic packet. .
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FOUR FUNDAMENTAL FORCES of NATURE
Stronger Nuclear Force
Electromagnetic Force
Weak Nuclear Force
Gravitational Force
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Compare and Contrast: Fission and Fusion as an energy source
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Day 1: Strong Nuclear Force, Fission and Fusion
Read page 802-805 in Glencoe Science: Physics – Principles and Problems. In your own words define
Strong Nuclear Force
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Binding Energy
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Do practice problems 5-8 on page 805 below.
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