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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore ways in which people are constantly exposed to naturally occurring and man-made sources of radiation. They create and play a board game featuring different hypothetical scenarios of radiation exposure. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. They watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. They estimate their own annual radiation exposure. 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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- 5th - 8th
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Students engage in a prelab discussion about the earth's radiation budget and global warming. They use "trading cards" to find specific websites to research radiation budget questions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students graph the 24-hour shortwave radiation at 15-minute intervals and make a second graph with the longwave radiation. They find the hourly average and construct a table showing data. They compute the total energy per unit area. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students perform an experiment to compare the sensitivity of the various developmental stages of Red Flour Beetles to ultraviolet radiation. Larvae, pupae and adult beetles are exposed to a source of UV-B radiation. In groups, they compare the mortality of the various stages at these time periods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by mapping out the winds carrying radiation and viewing a short video about the aftermath and subsequent health problems. They then calculate the amount of radiation that people were exposed to in different areas. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students observe and record levels of solar radiation reflected off and transmitted through various materials. They apply the results to potential consumer choices. They predict reflection and transmission properties for various materials, and test their predictions using their sense of touch. 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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