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How Does Radon Get In? Lesson Plan

How Does Radon Get In? Lesson Plan

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How Does Radon Get In?

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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.

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