The claim “Nuclear energy is the most efficient and viable energy source for the future of our planet”. Can be explored in multiple different features. The first feature that can be explored is how...

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The claim “Nuclear energy is the most efficient and viable energy source for the future of our planet”. Can be explored in multiple different features. The first feature that can be explored is how nuclear energy outperforms the other types of energy that is already available today, for example, solar energy, energy that predominately come from the sun, Wind energy, energy that comes from wind and fossil fuels, coal and other non-renewable resources that come from under the ground. The second aspect that can be researched is the how long nuclear energy can be used for compared to the other forms of energy available, and if that it is worth using it compared to those. The third aspect is the amount of money it costs to produce, use, and distribute nuclear energy rather than other energy sources. The fourth aspect that can be explored is the effects that is had on the environment compared the effects other energy sources, like fossil fuels that have known negative effects on the environment. The research question to be investigated is as follows: Is the use of nuclear energy more environmentally viable for the future of the planet than the current available energy sources. The positive and negative environmental effects nuclear energy has on the environment. The use of nuclear energy in nuclear power plants produce no direct carbon emissions to the atmosphere however, the most concerning factor is not from the use of the nuclear energy but rather from the mining of uranium and water discharges. Mining uranium impacts Reference list: https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/nuclear-energy-pros-and-cons https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-energy.php https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/nuclear-power-and-the-environment.php Marsden State High School Student name: Teacher name: Date handed out: 26/03/21 (Week 9) Date due: 06/05/21 (Week 3) Subject Physics Technique Research Investigation Unit Topic Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions Conditions Duration 10 hours class time Mode Written response – scientific essayLength 1500 Words Individual/ group IndividualOther Resources available School library (online: internet and school intranet, databases, journals) Context Investigate one of the following claims: Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions Nuclear energy is the most efficient and viable energy source for the future of our planet The United Nations should ban Nuclear energy as a power source Fusion reactors are better than fission reactors for global energy supply Task Gather secondary evidence related to a research question in order to evaluate a claim. Develop your research question based on a number of possible claims provided by your teacher. Evidence must be obtained by researching scientifically credible sources, such as scientific journals, books by well-credentialed scientists and websites of governments, universities, independent research bodies, or science and technology manufacturers. Research contentions must be adhered to. [What is the student required to do? Description is limited to 200 words.] To complete this task, you must: Select a claim to be evaluated Identify the relevant scientific concepts associated with the claim Pose a research question addressing an aspect of the claim Conduct research to gather scientific evidence that may be used to address the research question and subsequently evaluate the claim Analyse the data to identify sufficient and relevant evidence Analyse the evidence to identify limitations Interpret the evidence to form a justified conclusion to the research question Discuss the quality of the evidence Evaluate the claim by extrapolating the findings of the research question Discuss the quality of the evidence Evaluate the claim by extrapolating the findings of the research question to the claim Suggest improvements and extensions to the investigation Communicate findings in an appropriate scientific genre (i.e. empirical essay) Stimulus [Large stimulus may be added as separate pages. Delete this row if stimulus isn’t required.] Checkpoints Insert or delete due dates and sign-off as required. Insert a maximum of five checkpoint rows. ☐Term 1 Week 10 29/03/2021: Submit your research question ☐Term 2 Week 1 23/04/2021: Submit draft Term 2 Week 3 6/05/2021: Submit final response Assessment objectives Criterion Marks allocated Result Research and planning Assessment objectives: 2, 5 6 Analysis and interpretation Assessment objectives: 3, 4 6 Conclusion and evaluation Assessment objectives: 4, 6 6 Communication Assessment objectives: 7 2 Total 20 Feedback Authentication strategies · You will be provided class time for task completion. · You will provide documentation of your progress at indicated checkpoints. · Your teacher will collect and annotate a draft. · You will use plagiarism-detection software to submit your response. · You must acknowledge all sources. · You must submit a declaration of authenticity. Declaration of Authenticity I understand that: Plagiarism is the practice of using or copying someone else's idea or work and pretending that you thought of it or created it. (Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary 1987) I certify that this submission is my own work and has not been copied or downloaded in part or whole from another source. Signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________ Scaffolding The response must be presented using an appropriate scientific genre (i.e. scientific report) and contain: A research question A rationale for the experiment Reference to the initial experiment and identification and justification of modifications to the methodology Raw and processed qualitative and/or quantitative data An analysis of the evidence Conclusion/s based on the interpretation of the evidence Evaluation of the methodology and suggestions of improvements and extensions to the experiment A reference list An example of how one of the claims could be developed into a research question. Research Question: Is an induction cooktop more efficient and effective at cooking pasta than a conventional electric cooktop? DescriptionExampleBreak down the claim. Identify the key terms of the claim. Claim: An induction cooktop is more efficient and effective at cooking pasta than a conventional electric cooktop Key Terms: Induction, efficient, conventional electricityQuestion the key elements of the claim. Generate questions that help clarify the key terms as they relate to the unit of study.What is the physics behind induction? What is the physics behind convention? What does efficiency mean? What is the difference between induction and convention?Pose possible research questions. Extend the questions from step 2 to ask how the key terms could be linked.What is the most efficient cooktop to boil water? What type of cooktop heats up the fastest? What laws of thermodynamics and electricity underpin the construction of cooktops? Critique the questions. Examine the possible research questions for their suitability to the task: Do they only consider one independent variable? Do they include an element that can be measure using data? Is the scop suitable to allow for a detailed 1500-2000 word answer?What is the most efficient cooktop to boil water? Relevant, but needs more scope What type of cooktop heats up the fastest? Will not be directly relevant to addressing the claim that induction cooktops are more efficient and effective than conventional electric. What laws of thermodynamics and electricity underpin the construction of cooktops? Relevant, needs more scope to address the claimFinalise the research question. Use the results of the critique to select and finalise the research questionsDoes the use of an electromagnetic induction cooktop boil water at a faster rate than an electric conventional cooktop and do the laws of thermodynamics confirm this? Note: You cannot use this research question as part of your investigation. Instrument Specific Marking Guide Criterion: Research and Planning Assessment objectives 2. Apply understanding of ionising radiation and nuclear reactions to develop research questions. 5. Investigate phenomena associated with ionising radiation and nuclear reactions through research. The student work has the following characteristics: Marks · informed application of understanding of ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by a considered rationale identifying clear development of the research question from the claim. · effective and efficient investigation of phenomena associated with ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · a specific and relevant research question · selection of sufficient and relevant sources 5-6 · adequate application of understanding of ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by a reasonable rationale that links the research question and the claim · effective investigation of phenomena associated with ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · a relevant research question · selection of relevant sources 3-4 · rudimentary application of understanding of ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by a vague or irrelevant rationale for the investigation · ineffective investigation of phenomena associated with ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · an inappropriate research question · selection of insufficient and irrelevant sources 1-2 · does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0 Criterion: Analysis and Interpretation Assessment objectives 3. analyse research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions 4. interpret research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions The student work has the following characteristics: Marks · systematic and effective analysis of qualitative data and/or quantitative data within the sources about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · the identification of sufficient and relevant evidence · thorough identification of relevant trends, patterns or relationships · thorough and appropriate identification of limitations of evidence · insightful interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by justified scientific argument/s 5-6 · effective analysis of qualitative data and/or quantitative data within the sources about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · the identification of relevant evidence · identification of obvious trends, patterns or relationships · basic identification of limitations of evidence · adequate interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions by reasonable scientific argument/s 3-4 · rudimentary analysis of qualitative data and/or quantitative data within the sources about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · the identification of insufficient and irrelevant evidence · identification of incorrect or irrelevant trends, patterns or relationships · incorrect or insufficient identification of limitations of evidence · invalid interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by inappropriate or irrelevant argument/s. 1-2 · does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0 Criterion: Conclusion and Evaluation Assessment objectives 4. interpret research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions 6. evaluate research processes, claims and conclusions about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions The student work has the following characteristics: Marks · insightful interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by justified conclusion/s linked to the research question · critical evaluation of the research processes, claims and conclusions about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · insightful discussion of the quality of evidence · extrapolation of credible findings of the research to the claim · suggested improvements and extensions to the investigation that are considered and relevant to the claim 5-6 · adequate interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by reasonable conclusion/s relevant to the research question · basic evaluation of the research processes, claims and conclusions about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions demonstrated by · reasonable description of the quality of evidence · application of relevant findings of the research to the claim · suggested improvements and extensions to the investigation that are relevant to the claim 3-4 · invalid interpretation of research evidence about ionising radiation and nuclear reactions
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