Nuclear decay equations.
Nuclear decay equations.
Lesson objectives:
* Explain that radioactive elements are unstable and emit alpha or beta particles when they change into other elements.
* Explain what happens to the nucleus during alpha decay and beta decay and gamma decay.
* Successfully write decay equations / nuclear equations.
* Starter – activity sheet
* Starter - simple task where students self-assess themselves against the objectives.
* Activity sheet -
* Gap fill activity - all answers are provided.
* Quiz with answers.
* Questions – all answers are provided.
* Theory slides
* Physical model build activity - various colours of plasticine are required.
* Kinaesthetic activity (as above) – to aid recall.
* Play ball
* Paired work activities – answers are provided.
* Plenary formative/summative assessment quiz / activity.
* Student self-assessment versus objectives activity – so learners can judge for themselves how much they have learnt.
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