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Students get an introduction to the structure of the atom and its role
in producing static electricity. Students also have the opportunity to
participate in demonstrations involving our Van de Graff generator and
learn about the uses of the Tandem Van de Graff at BNL. |
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BNL Science Link: Coming
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Vocabulary
atom,
electron, proton, neutron, static, current, Van de Graff
generator,
discharge, repel |
Lesson Objectives
1)
Discover the difference between the two kinds of
electricity- static and current.
2)
Define discharge as the
transfer of electrons from one
object to another.
3)
Identify the parts of the
atom. |
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National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry
Content Standard B- Physical Science
Content Standard F- Science in Personal and Social
Perspectives
New York State
Learning Standards
Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 4 |
Last Modified: April 10, 2008
Please forward all questions about this site to:
Kathy Gurski
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