HS-PS1-8 - Performance Expectation

Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.

High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013

Standard Unwrapping

AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.
Vocabulary
modelscompositionnucleusatomenergyfissionfusionradioactive decayprocesses
Skills
  • develop models (of atomic nucleus and nuclear processes) #dok3
  • illustrate (changes in composition and energy during fission, fusion, and radioactive decay) #dok2
  • explain (energy release during nuclear processes) #dok2
  • compare (fission, fusion, and radioactive decay) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. #dok1
  • I can describe the structure of an atom’s nucleus. #dok1
  • I can explain how the composition of an atom’s nucleus changes during fission, fusion, or radioactive decay. #dok2
  • I can illustrate the energy released in nuclear processes using models. #dok2
  • I can develop models that show changes in the atomic nucleus and energy during nuclear processes. #dok3
  • I can compare and contrast the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay using scientific evidence. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Nuclear processes such as fission, fusion, and radioactive decay involve changes in the composition of the atomic nucleus and result in the release of significant energy.
  • Scientific models help us understand and illustrate how nuclear reactions alter atomic structure and release energy.
Essential Questions
  • What changes occur in an atom's nucleus during fission, fusion, and radioactive decay?
  • How do models help us understand the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay?
  • Why do nuclear reactions release energy, and how does the amount of energy released compare across different processes?
  • In what ways are fission, fusion, and radioactive decay different and similar?
  • How do the changes in the nucleus during these processes impact the stability of atoms?

Related Resources

Nuclear Chemistry Part 2 - Fusion and Fission: Crash Course Chemistry #39
Video
Nuclear Chemistry Part 2 - Fusion and Fission: Crash Course Chemistry #39

Explore the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, and their impact on atomic composition and energy release.

fission and fusion equations
Video
fission and fusion equations

Learn to solve fission and fusion equations by identifying missing substances in nuclear reactions.

Nuclear Fission v Nuclear Fusion: Differences and Similarities Explained
Video
Nuclear Fission v Nuclear Fusion: Differences and Similarities Explained

Explore the fundamental differences and similarities between nuclear fission and fusion, including their processes and energy implications.

Nuclear Chemistry: Crash Course Chemistry #38
Video
Nuclear Chemistry: Crash Course Chemistry #38

Explore the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay, and how they change atomic nuclei and release energy.

15.2 Routes of Nuclear Decay, Fission, and Fusion | High School Chemistry
Video
15.2 Routes of Nuclear Decay, Fission, and Fusion | High School Chemistry

Explore the processes of nuclear decay, fission, and fusion, and their impact on atomic composition and energy release.

Nuclear Reactions, Radioactivity, Fission and Fusion
Video
Nuclear Reactions, Radioactivity, Fission and Fusion

Explore the processes of nuclear fission, fusion, and radioactive decay, and their effects on atomic composition and energy release.