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Young scholars read periodicals relating to radioacitivity and interpret a Geiger Counter. They work in small groups, share information and help each other explain the Geiger Counter. They discover the relationship distance to bombardment/contact.

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periodicals, geiger counters, radioactivity

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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