HS-PS1-8

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.

  1. Space

    A curious cosmic explosion

    A bright blowup far, far away keeps astronomers guessing.

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  2. Earth

    Quake leaves destruction, fear

    In Japan, an earthquake started a tsunami that caused a nuclear disaster.

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  3. Space

    Burst busters

    A powerful type of explosion in outer space is much more common, but not always as powerful, as astronomers had thought.

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