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Create a little excitement with a radioactive resource! An engaging lesson builds a solid understanding of the nature of radioactive isotopes. The narrator explains the desire of a nucleus to become stable, which leads to radioactive behavior.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a KWL activity to activate prior knowledge of isotopes
- Have pupils create a foldable notebook for recording notes
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a solid understanding of isotope variations of an element
Pros
- Includes a link to important background information
- Provides real-life connections in modern science
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- None