Nuclear Physics Simulation Homework

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Submission Information
Authors	Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman
Contact Email	katherine.perkins@colorado.edu
School / Organization	University of Colorado
Submitted	08/08/03
Updated	11/01/08
Contribution Description
Title	Nuclear Physics Simulation Homework
Simulations	Fisi Nuklir
Keywords	nuclear, physics, sim, simulation, homework, chain reaction, u235, uranium, homework, phys 1020, 1020
Description	This is a single multiple-part problem from CU Boulder's PHYS1020 curriculum revolving around nuclear physics. Only part c) calls for the use of the Nuclear Fission simulation. This activity was developed in 2003 before most of our research with PhET interviews and before we developed the Inquiry Guidelines. Therefore, the lessons are more directed then we would now recommend. Also, this activity was used in a course with very large enrollment (200+), so many questions are constrained to being multiple choice or numeric for computer grading. Please email phethelp@colorado.edu if you are a teacher and would like a solution key.
Level	High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Homework
Subject	Physics
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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Reason for nomination

What do you think about this activity? How did you use it or change it for your class? Professionally constructive comments welcome.

When this activity was written, the simulation was called Nuclear Physics. Since then the simulation was divided into 2 simulations: Alpha Decay and Nuclear Fission 08/10/09 Trish Loeblein

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