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- 7th - 9th
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Students observe a model of radioactive decay using paper and then consider various related issues. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students conduct a simple investigation to explore tooth decay. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe how the mass of a radioactive isotope changes with time and the factors that affect the rate of radioactive decay. They write nuclear decay equations to represent natural transmutation. This activity is accomplished using pennies to represent isotopes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students use cups of bright candies to model population decay, and growth. They complete a worksheet and participate in a discussion relating their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate rates of decay of unstable nuclei can be measured. They understand ratios and multiplication of fractions. They simulate radioactive decay. They read about the accomplishments of scientists. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students generate a radioactive decay table for an imaginary element using a box filled with pinto beans and M&M's. They use their data to plot a decay graph, develop the concept of half-life, and use the graph to "age" several samples. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students generate a radioactive decay table for an imaginary element, use their data to plot a decay graph, develop the concept of half-life, and use the graph to "age" several samples. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the causes of tooth decay and how it is prevented. They describe plaque's role in contributing to poor dental health. Students describe the relationship between dental care and the prevention of dental disease. They examine the role of fluoride and sealants in preventing tooth decay. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students review reasons why teeth are necessary, define tooth decay, discuss and list ways to prevent tooth decay, name at least two foods that promote dental health, watch video Tooth Wisdom, and complete worksheet Tooth Healthy Snacks. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and interpret when radioactive decay processes occur in accordance with first order kinetics. They use pieces of candy, count them and record the data of those with the print side up. Finally, students graph the number of undecayed atoms (candies) verse the time. Full Review »
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