We are doing a similar experiment with polyhedral dice with a variety of different numbers of faces.
Dice Spreadsheet Assginment
I will collect the averages into a single spreadsheet for you. Make sure that each group's raw data is in the shared folder for at least one person in the group.
Graph the average data for each set of dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20). Add an exponential trendline for each average data set.
Write a brief conclusion. What do you notice about each of the rates of "decay?" Which set of dice demonstrated the longest "half-life?"
Persuasive Essay Assignment.
Write a ~600 word (2 page) persuasive essay taking a position on nuclear power.
Cite your sources. (2 other than the videos)
The videos below are a beginning for your research. But you should cite sources and go beyond the videos.
Why You’re Wrong About Nuclear Power
Why are people scared? Some of the accidents associated with nuclear energy.
[HALF-LIFE HISTORIES] Episode 20: The Demon Core - lots of good videos in this playlist.
[EXPEDITION CHERNOBYL] Episode 4: Chernobyl Created the World's Rarest Dogs - a whole playlist about Chernobyl...not just the puppies