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Energy From Uranium Materials

ACTIVITY MATERIALS NEEDED Science of Electricity ƒSmall bottle ƒStrong rectangle magnets ƒ12” x ¼” Wooden dowels ƒRubber stoppers with ¼” hole ƒFoam tube ƒSpools of magnet wire ƒMasking tape ƒPermanent markers ƒSmall nail ƒLarge nail ƒFine sandpaper ƒMultimeters ƒSharp scissors ƒAlligator clips ƒRulers ƒHand operated pencil sharpeners ƒPush pins ƒUtility knife (optional) Atomic Mass of Isotopes ƒPennies* ƒDigital balances Radioactive Decay: Candy Chemistry ƒM&M’s® candies* ƒSmall cups ƒPaper towels ƒLicorice ƒGraph paper Detecting Radiation — Done as a class demonstration, no group setup is required. ƒ100% Alcohol ƒDry ice ƒCloud chamber with lid ƒFlashlight ƒUranium ore or other radioactive sample ƒNeodymium magnet ƒPiece of sponge Milling Simulation ƒSand ƒSalt ƒGravel ƒScreens ƒFilters ƒWater ƒCooking pot ƒHeat source ƒBeakers ƒSafety glasses ƒScales or balances ƒStirrers Nuclear Fuel Rod Assembly ƒPaint or permanent markers ƒMasking tape ƒScissors ƒRubber cement or glue sticks ƒClear straws ƒModeling materials (candles, clay, beads, etc.) ƒHot glue guns with glue ƒEmpty cardboard tube ƒPoster board or cereal boxes

Nuclear Power Plant Simulation

Nuclear Energy Expo

Uranium in the Round Culminating Activity: Advantages and Challenges of Nuclear Energy

ƒPoster board ƒBlue plastic table cloth ƒIndex cards ƒRed paper ƒBlue paper ƒString ƒHole punch ƒRope or extension cord ƒTri-fold boards ƒMarkers ƒCardstock ƒInternet access for students

ƒFlashlight ƒMasking tape ƒPoker chips, sticky notes, candies, or other counting pieces (60-100 needed) ƒSwivel stool (optional)

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