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The Energy of the Sun: The Discovery of Atoms and Nuclei
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Lsun7erg.htm
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This lesson covers the generation of the Sun's energy through nuclear fusion, as well as some ideas about the evolution of stars like the Sun and their ultimate collapse, leading in some cases to supernova explosions. The section also acquaints the student with some fundamentals of nuclear physics. In addition, the lesson plan contains a supplemental section, which is a historical introduction to the emergence of our ideas on atoms, nuclei and their constituents.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Physics
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
May be used non-commercially so long as credit is given to the author.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-171
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
        • Systems, order, and organization
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
        • Understandings about scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Interactions of energy and matter
        • Structure and properties of matter
        • Structure of atoms
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Origin and evolution of the universe
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Historical perspectives
        • Nature of scientific knowledge
        • Science as a human endeavor
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Physics and Astronomy Education Files (title provided or enhanced by cataloger)'
http://www.phy6.org/index.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr David P. Stern
Goddard Space Flight Center