Physical Science
Purpose:
Be able to explain how nuclear power works, how nuclear bombs work and how the sun generates energy.
Learning Targets
Book chapters
- 17 sections 1,3,4
- 19 sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
- 20 sections 1,2,3,4
Be able to explain how nuclear power works, how nuclear bombs work and how the sun generates energy.
Learning Targets
- Be able to identify the components of an atom
- Be able to describe Rutherfords gold foil experiment
- Be able to write isotopes in symbolic notation
- Be able to use the periodic table to identify elements and average atomic mass
- Be able to classify alpha, beta and gamma decay reactions
- Be able to explain ½ life and how it is used to date objects
- Be able to describe instruments used to determine radioactivity
- Be able to explain the birth of non-hydrogen elements
Book chapters
- 17 sections 1,3,4
- 19 sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
- 20 sections 1,2,3,4