* SPS3a. Students will distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity * What you need to know – Page 1 Nuclear energy can be a practical energy source but it does have some potential problems * What you need to be able to do – page 3 * Name advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants * Question of the Day page 5 * What happens during a chain reaction? *Collect Chapter 10 notebook and study guide *Chapter 10 Nuclear Radiation Test *If time allows Complete the Chain Reaction Lab. *SAP2 Explain how the muscular system makes movements possible. *What you need to be able to do - Identify the names locations and functions of major body muscles *Question of the day *The muscle that you “crunch” it stabilizes your body core is the ________. Muscle ID and Body beautiful project Due Tuesday Jan 21. Student assistants for science fair Study the Muscle names, vocabulary, and notes you already have. * Standard –SP2 Students will evaluate the significance of energy in understanding the structure of matter and the universe. * Question of the day * What type of control substance is currently used in nuclear reactors in the united states? What is the safest reactor model available for construction of new reactors? * Check summary and Discuss Chapter 14 with the class. Read Chapter 25 and write the summary for the chapter. Student assistants for science fair Write a summary over the entire reading from Physics for Future Presidents. * You will need to include the main ideas and understandings from each chapter. * You will need to personally reflect on the reading. * This is a minimum of 2 typed pages double spaced 12pt font. * This will be collected on Wednesday Jan 22, 2014 at the beginning of class. * Standard – Communicate scientific investigations clearly and accurately. * *Collect signed competition forms. *Prep all material for the competition