Nuclear Chemistry in Real Life

1) Task:
Objective #1: For this project you and your team will use your ability to conduct research to seek out and answer several questions (see below) to
learn about nuclear chemistry.
Objective #2: Your teams will present your findings to the class and to the teacher by creating a movie. You will use your good judgment and
creativity to make an effective presentation. The goal of your movie is to demonstrate your knowledge of your specific, chosen topic.

2) Team Roles:
Leader/ Editor (1): This student is in charge of organizing the final product of the project, be it a paper, a presentation, etc. That doesn't
mean technical details, but of making sure that the project meets the standards set out by the instructor (often as a rubric), plus any extras
stipulated by the group. These standards generally include punctuality and completeness. This student will also report to the teacher for check
in rallies.
Recorder/ Secretary (2): This person takes notes whenever the group meets and keeps track of group data/sources/etc. This person
distributes these notes to the rest of the group highlighting sections relevant for their parts of the project.
Spokesperson/ Checker (2): Someone needs to double-check data, bibliographic sources, or graphics for accuracy and correctness. This
person would be responsible for the technical details of the final product and would be ready to summarize the group's progress and findings
to the instructor and to other groups.

3) Topics :
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2.

The Manhattan Project1.1.

What is it?
1.2.
Who was involved?
1.3.
Was it successful?
1.4.
What were the repercussions?
Nuclear Chemistry in Medicine2.1.
What is it? 12. 12
2.2.
How do we use nuclear medicine to treat illnesses?
2.3.
Pick one illness and explain in specific terms how it
works
2.4.
What are some of the cons of nuclear medicine
http://healthresearchfunding.org/pros-cons-nuclear-medicine/

3.

Food Irradiation3.1.
What is it?
3.2.
What are some commons uses or practices of using food
irridation?
3.3.
What are common misconceptions with food irradiation?
3.4.
Tell me your opinion Is food irridation positively or
negatively affected food irrigation?
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/non-power-nuclearapplications/overview/the-many-uses-of-nuclear-technology/

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6.

Nuclear Weapons4.1.
What are the differences between the Hydrogen and
Atomic bombs?
4.2.
What were the after effects of the hydrogen bombs?
4.3.
What countries have nuclear weapons? If others do what
do these look like?
4.4.
What policies are now in place to make sure nuclear
weapons are not used by in warfare?
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2013/03/world/nuclear-weaponstates/#uk
http://inventors.about.com/od/nstartinventions/a/Nuclear_Fission.h
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Carbon Dating5.1.
What is it?
5.2.
Why do we need to know how old things are? What
limitations of carbon 14?
5.3.
What fields of study use carbon 14 dating?
5.4.
Identify a list of 7 wonders of the world based on carbon
dating how old they are
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/carbon_dating_
01.shtml
Nuclear Power Plants
6.1.
What do Nuclear Power Plants do? Why do we need
them?
6.2.
How do nuclear power plants work?
6.3.
What are risks associated with nuclear power platns? How
do we dispose of the waste?
6.4.
Tell me do the benefits of NPP out weight the risks?
http://www.nei.org/Knowledge-Center/How-NuclearReactors-Work

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8.

9.

Making Nuclear Weapons

7.1.
How do nuclear weapons work? Explain the process.
7.2.
What are issues with making nuclear weapons with
uranium?
7.3.
What are issues with making nuclear weapons with
plutonium?
http://www.livescience.com/5752-hard-nuclear-weapons.html
Sources of Radiation
8.1.
What are sources of man made radiation?
8.2.
What are sources of natural radiation?
8.3.
What is the annual radiation dose per person a year?
8.4.
What are some of the most common ways people come in
contact with radiation?
http://www.radiationanswers.org/radiation-sources-uses/naturalradiation.html
Radon
9.1.
9.2.
9.3.

10.

What is radon?
Where does it come from?
How can radon be dangerous? How many people die from
Radon a year?
9.4.
How can radon be detected?
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/rducrsks.html
Cuban Missile Crisis
10.1.
What is it?
10.2.
How is this related to nuclear chemistry?
10.3.
What caused the missile crisis?
10.4.
How was the conflict resolved?
http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/Cuban-MissileCrisis.aspx

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12.

Careers in Nuclear Chemistry

11.1.
List atleast 4 careers but no more than 7 that pertain to
nuclear chemistry
11.2.
Explain what each field does and how it relates to nuclear
chemistry
11.3.
Identify the requirements needed to obtain a degree in
these fields
11.4.
Make a real world connection by identifying how we
come in contact with these products everyday
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-tocareer/chemistry-careers/nuclear-chemistry.html
Uranium
12.1.
What is uranium?
12.2.
Where is uranium found?
12.3.
What do we use uranium for?
12.4.
What are the potential dangers of mining for uranium?
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-tocareer/chemistry-careers/nuclear-chemistry.html

4) Helpful Websites:

www.schooldiscovery.com
www.nrc.gov
www.howstuffworks.com
www.nei.org

5) Project Rubric and Point Break Down:

Research & Work Cited
Script and Story Map
Socrative Questions
Movie

Points
50
50
50
150
Total Points= 300

13.

Robert Oppenheimer
13.1.
Who is Robert Oppenheimer? Why is he famous?
13.2.
Give a brief overview on his contribution to the A- Bomb
13.3.
What did he do after World War II?
13.4.
Did Oppenheimer regret making the bomb? Give
examples to support this.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/baoppe.html

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

14.1.
What is the NRC?
14.2.
When was the NRC founded?
14.3.
What are some of their responsibilities they oversee?
14.4.
Through your research why is the NRC essential to public
safety and health
http://www.nrc.gov/

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6) Schedule
Day 1: Introduction
Teacher will introduce assignment
Topics and groups will be chosen
Research Create a document with all of your information and research. If you type this I want you to e*mail me your
information.

kmcwilliams@usd261.com
Write in Complete Sentences
Cite sources when answering questions
Make a Works Cited

Use the link below. All you have to do is copy and

paste the web address and it will make the citation for you.

http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-book

Minimum of 3 References
Begin Writing Script and Acts
For a Grade : 50 Points for Research and Work Cited
Day 2: Script Script Movie
Make list of materials
Sketch, map, and organize scenes
If given enough time begin making movie
Come up with 5 socrative quiz questions that your classmates should be able to answer after watching your video.
Write these down
For a Grade: 50 Points for Story Map and Script
For a Grade: 50 Points for Socrative Quiz Questions
Day 3:Record Filming
Day 4: Record/ Finishing Touches Filming/ Editing
Day 5: DUE DATE and Movie Day!!! Your movies must be ready to watch and already uploaded to YouTube.