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Chemistry 501 - Nuclear Chemistry (5 of 7) [Science]
Dr. Jim Gifford, PhD - Chemistry, Physics, Science
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Science, Chemistry: (Part 5 of 7) In this class, students will gain a basic understanding of the role the Nucleus plays in the atom. They will also explore how nuclear power plants work and what happened in the 3 largest nuclear disasters.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 12
What did the Uranium say to the Plutonium? "You're the bomb!" This class will teach you all about nuclear chemistry. Unlike regular chemistry where electrons are the focus, this course focuses on the cores of the atom or its nucleus. We will look at why the nucleus is so important to our larger world. From basic nuclear decay to full nuclear power plants, the students will learn to appreciate all that atoms can do. Students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn each...
7 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1WelcomeWelcomeLesson 2Review of Atoms, Elements & Periodic TableReview key concepts related to atoms, the elements, and the periodic table of elementsWeek 2Lesson 3Isotopes & Half-livesLearn about isotopes, half-lives, and the begging of nuclear decayWeek 3Lesson 4Nuclear Decay ReactionsLearn about alpha, decay, beta decay, gamma decay, fission, and fusionWeek 4Lesson 5Nuclear Power PlantsLearn how a nuclear power plant worksWeek 5Lesson 6Nuclear Power DisastersA detailed discussion of the nuclear power accidents at Three-mile Island, Chernobyl, and FukushimaLesson 7ConclusionConclusion
- Students will learn about nuclear reactions, to include fission and fusion. They will take a basic understanding of atoms and develop their knowledge to how nuclear power plants work.
I have a PhD in Nuclear Engineering. I have also taught about the nuclear fuel cycle to homeschool high school children, so I know how to present the material in a fun, interesting way to students that have no prior background about nuclear reactors.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Practice problems will be provided at the end of each lesson and to apply and practice what the student learned from the material presented that week.
Notes pages will be provided for the student to fill out during the lesson.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from United States Military Academy
I'm an MIT & NC State grad and a homeschool dad! I love all things science and want to help kids learn to love science as well. I've taught my own kids for years as well as Chemistry at the university level. I have a bachelor's degree in...
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Ages: 11-18
