Activity 1: Sexism in science - Lise MeitnerTopic C.3 - Nuclear fusion and fission
NOS statement 4.2 - "Science should be open-minded and independent of religion, culture, politics, nationality, age and gender."
Time: 10 min.
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("Lise Meitner", 2016)
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Extension: Which element in the periodic table was a posthumously awarded recognition of her achievement?
References:
Lise Meitner. (2016). Upload.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 28 June 2016, from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Lise_Meitner12crop2.JPG
Lise Meitner. (2016). Upload.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 28 June 2016, from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Lise_Meitner12crop2.JPG
Task: Nuclear fusion as a global source of energy is still in the developmental stage through collaborations such as the ITER project. Consider some of the common public concerns with nuclear fission as a source of energy and contrast them with the potential risks of nuclear fission.
Activity 3: Accidentally the most environmentally destructive man in history
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Topic C.2 - Fossil fuels
NOS statement 4.8 - Science has been used to solve many problems and improve man’s lot, but it has also been used in ways that inadvertently caused problems.
Time: 10 min.
Task: Watch the video and then consider the question below:
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Activity 4: Nike and global warming
Topic C.2 - Fossil fuels
Time: 5 min. Task: Read this Nike article and consider the following questions:
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