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This lesson series includes hands-on lessons for those willing to acquire the equipment, but also videos and data for use without a Geiger counter or other listed equipment.\nTime: A three- to four-week unit if all lessons are done as written.\nAudience: Middle or high school students who have been introduced to some chemistry.\nStudent Prior Knowledge:\nAtoms are composed of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in a cloud surrounding that nucleus.\nThe type of element is determined by the number of protons and the isotope is determined by the number of neutrons, and these may be either stable or unstable.\nTeacher Background Resources and Videos:\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-15288975\" \\h \u0014Go Figure: What bananas tell us about radiation\u0015 BBC article.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://youtu.be/KWAsz59F8gA\" \\h \u0014Nuclear Chemistry Crash course\u0015 (can show this to the students after teaching balancing nuclear reactions and half-life, and a review).\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2004-08/healthy-glow-drink-radiation/\" \\h \u0014For That Healthy Glow, Drink Radiation\u0015 article.\nStandards:\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/default/files/evidence_statement/black_white/HS-PS1-8%20Evidence%20Statements%20June%202015%20asterisks.pdf\" \\h \u0014HS-PS1-8\u0015. 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. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on simple qualitative models, such as pictures or diagrams, and on the scale of energy released in nuclear processes relative to other kinds of transformations.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include quantitative calculation of energy released. Assessment is limited to alpha, beta, and gamma radioactive decays.]\nMaterials:\nOptional materials for hands-on experiments listed, however, these materials are not required to do the lessons, they just make them more engaging. Listed below is a number of sources that will provide a bit of background on some of the materials.\nGeiger Counter – both \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_defense_Geiger_counters\" \\h \u0014civilian defense Geiger counters\u0015 and \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.vernier.com/product/vernier-radiation-monitor/\" \\h \u0014Vernier radiation monitors\u0015.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_(dinnerware)\" \\h \u0014Fiesta Ware\u0015 (strong emitter) – This dinnerware with a radioactive uranium oxide glaze, make a great radiation source. These are available online at websites such as eBay or antique stores. Note: must be Fiesta Ware predating 1972 or it will not register.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.orau.org/health-physics-museum/collection/consumer/products-containing-thorium/gas-lantern-mantles.html\" \\h \u0014Thorium-containing incandescent mantle\u0015 – used for camp lanterns until the 1990s, when thorium was replaced with yttrium.\nPotassium chloride – “Light salt” is available at grocery stores. Trace amounts of potassium are radioactive.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-15288975\" \\h \u0014Bananas\u0015 – high in potassium, also emit a small amount of radiation.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.epa.gov/radtown/natural-radioactivity-food\" \\l \":~:text=Like%20bananas%2C%20Brazil%20nuts%20contain,be%20confused%20with%20food%20irradiation.\" \\h \u0014Brazil nuts \u0015– contain small amounts of potassium and radium.\nMeter stick or tape measure\nVarious materials used as shielding, including, but not limited to:\nPaper\nCardboard\nGlass\nAluminum sheet\nSteel sheet\nLead sheet\nSet of dominoes. Colorful children’s dominoes which are intended for building work well. The really cheap plastic dominoes do not work as they fall over too easily.\nQuick Links:\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_51bf436m5fg9\" \\h \u0014Introduction to Isotopes\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_js85myfaer4\" \\h","cbCain9ylUDVTTLY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain9ylUDVTTLY","docx",466542,27,"English","# Purpose and Structure\n# Standards Alignment\n# Audience and Prerequisite Knowledge\n# Materials and Safety-Oriented Equipment\n# Quick Links and Lesson Overview\n## Introduction to Isotopes","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this nuclear chemistry lesson series?\",\"answer\":\"The lessons introduce students to basic nuclear chemistry concepts using activities linked to the Manhattan Project, with options for hands-on learning and media resources.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does the unit take to complete?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed as a three- to four-week unit if all lessons are completed as written.\"},{\"question\":\"What standards does the plan align with, and what does the clarification require?\",\"answer\":\"The plan targets HS-PS1-8, emphasizing simple qualitative models (pictures/diagrams) and relative energy scale comparisons, without quantitative energy calculations.\"}]","Nuclear Chemistry Lesson Plan | DOCX",1788329271,9]