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A New "Spin" on Nuclear Energy Lesson PlanA New "Spin" on Nuclear Energy Lesson Plan
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A New "Spin" on Nuclear Energy

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Learners explain how the spin cycle of a washing machine operates. They explore other applications of the centrifuge by reading and discussing the article "Slender and Elegant, It Fuels the Bomb."

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centrifugal, centripetal, spin cycle, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2004
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