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- Grade Range
- 6th - 11th
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Students read the fictitious newspaper article entitled, "Levels of Radon in Jersey Town Exceed Limits." This helps them get a basic vocabulary started for the terms and concepts related to radon. In groups, they identify words that they don't know. They then conduct five survey interviews with adults using an Opinion Survey. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students participate in an experiment in which they discover the relationship between the lungs and radon. They identify the helpful and harmful aspects of radiation. They also research any illnesses related to exposure to radon gas. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students examine the potential sources of radon entry into homes. They compute the surface area for various objects, create a sketch of their home, calculate the ratio of air leaks to the outside surface area, and conduct a radon audit of their home. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students determine the areas of New Jersey and the US that are likely to have high radon concentrations. Students draw a map of their own neighborhood that show soil associations in their neighborhood. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students devise the solutions to the radon problem. They consider how radon enters homes and the air flow patterns within them while focusing on the fact that the ultimate source of radon is the rocks and soils under the house. They prepare a speech based on their research. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the differences between the three types of rocks and how radon can escape from the rocks themselves. They analyze other sources of radon in the environment. They work together to complete an activity and worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects as well. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students develop their own solutions to the problem of radon. They share their solutions with the class and if possible carried out. They identify the health issues related to radon. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the amount of radon in their home. They discover how it enters the home and how to properly seal off any route that is allowing radon to seep in. They calculate the amount of ventilation needed in their home to be safe. Full Review »
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