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Nuclear Synthesis ActivityNuclear Synthesis Activity
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
Number of Slides
19
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2004
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Nuclear Synthesis

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Start this lesson with a bang! The eighth in a 13-part series of lessons explains the origin of elements beginning with the Big Bang Theory. The reading describes the formation of elements hydrogen through uranium.

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Concepts

elements, the big bang theory, protons

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the reading as homework and complete the handout in class to check for understanding
  • Form groups responsible for explaining a section of the reading to the whole group

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of basic chemical reactions

Pros

  • Provides links for additional information within the reading
  • Includes a detailed teacher guide to aid in planning and instruction

Cons

  • Some links in the resource are no longer active

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