Activity 1: Sexism in science - Lise Meitner

Topic C.3 - Nuclear fusion and fission
NOS statement 4.2 - "Science should be open-minded and independent of religion, culture, politics, nationality, age and gender."
Time​: 10 min.
Task: Lise Meitner played a crucial role in developing our understanding of the nuclear fission of uranium. Read the following links - LINK 1, LINK 2.
Using this as an example, how did the treatment of women in science seem in the 1900´s? 
("Lise Meitner", 2016)
Extension: Which element in the periodic table was a posthumously awarded recognition of her achievement?
References: 
​Lise Meitner. (2016). Upload.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 28 June 2016, from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Lise_Meitner12crop2.JPG

Activity 2: Public concern of nuclear energy

Topic C.3 - Nuclear fusion and fission
NOS statement 5.2 - "As experts in their particular fields, scientists are well placed to explain to the public their issues and findings.  
Time: 10 min.
Task: Nuclear fusion as a global source of energy is still in the developmental stage through collaborations such as the ITER project. Consider some of the common public concerns with nuclear fission as a source of energy and contrast them with the potential risks of nuclear fission.

Activity 3: Accidentally the most environmentally destructive man in history
Topic C.2 - Fossil fuels
NOS statement 4.8 - Science has been used to solve many problems and improve man’s lot, but it has also been used in ways that inadvertently caused problems.
Time: 10 min.
Task: Watch the video and then consider the question below:
  • What do these stories indicate about the nature of finding solutions in the natural sciences?

Activity 4: Nike and global warming

Topic C.2 - Fossil fuels

Time​: 5 min.
Task: Read this Nike article and consider the following questions:
  1. Why did Nike stop using the sulfur hexafluoride?
  2. What evidence is there for the problems caused?
  3. Can you suggest any ideas why some people might not 'believe' in global warming?
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