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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore sources of high-energy radiation and calculate student exposure to ionizing radiation over the past year. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students calculate their yearly exposure rate to harmful high-energy radiation and cumulative effects over time. They use the information to evaluate the various sources of radiation that are of greatest concern for them. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify health risks associated with exposure to second-hand smoke. They discover attitudes to exposure to second-hand smoke. They discuss the rules in place to limit exposure to second-hand smoke at school and in the community. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the risks of tanning and UV exposure. They examine a number of tanning products and investigate how to protect their skin from the sun. They present the information in groups. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the relationships between certain environmental factors and levels of exposure to sunlight. The variables of location, time of year, and day, and the weather which affect the intensity of the sun are explored in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students examine the major health problems associated with exposure to arsenic. They read and discuss an article, identify geographic regions and the sources of exposure, conduct Internet research, and develop a factually accurate depiction of a case of arsenicosis. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the risk of chromosomal damage due to prenatal exposure to PAHs. They read an article, develop a hypothesis about risk, and assess the potential risk for PAH exposure within three local counties. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students investigate that chemicals may affect different people in different ways. They also realize that their perceptions of dangerous materials may not be realistic and that the news media may not provide all the information needed to make healthy choices. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the effects of radiation exposure and how it can effect objects on earth and space. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information to create a project that is reflective of good research methods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the levels of radiation exposure faced by astronauts on the International Space Station. After calculating their own daily radiation exposure, students compare their level of exposure to the exposure of space station residents. They use information on radiation exposure to evaluate the risks involved with living in space. Full Review »
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