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Mission Statement

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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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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.
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

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Last Modified: June 16, 2008
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