Classroom Resources: Energy & Thermodynamics
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Radiation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Heat, Temperature, Experimental design, Graphing, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School
Lesson Plan: The Ozone Layer
In this lesson, students will develop an explanation for the consequences of ozone depletion on Earth by planning and carrying out an investigation. Students will use analysis and interpretation of data to develop a model to explain the cause and effect of Ozone depletion on the planet Earth.
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Pros Cons of Nuclear Power, Combustion, Acid Rain, Radiation, Renewable Energy, Radiation | High School
Activity: Town Meeting
In this activity, students will learn about acid rain, gas scrubbers, half-life, chain reactions, and other topics around electricity production through a debate on nuclear power.
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Radiation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Radiation | Middle School, High School
Lab: The Most Effective Sunscreen
In this lab, students will research and compare the effectiveness of various SPF levels in sunscreen lotions. The lotion’s ability to block UV (ultraviolet) radiation from the sun will be tested using a UV bead detector.
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Pros Cons of Nuclear Power, Radiation, Radiation, Renewable Energy | High School
Activity: Nuclear Energy Power Plants
In this activity, students will write a persuasive essay in which they state an opinion about whether the number of nuclear plants should be increased or decreased.
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Pros Cons of Nuclear Power, Radiation, Radiation, Renewable Energy | High School
Activity: Nuclear Energy Debate
Nuclear Energy Debate Grade Level: High School Topic: Nuclear Chemistry Subtopic: Pros Cons of Nuclear Power