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ERIC Number: EJ407613
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Difficult Decisions: The Superconducting Super Collider.
Newton, David E.; Slesnick, Irwin L.
Science Teacher, v57 n1 p35-39 Jan 1990
The fundamental principles of the superconducting super collider are presented. Arguments for the construction of this apparatus and policy issues surrounding its construction are discussed. Charts of the fundamental atomic particles and forces and the history of particle accelerators are provided. An activity for discussing this controversial issue is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Atomic Structure, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Laboratory Procedures, Models, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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