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What is Radioactivity? Lesson Plan

What is Radioactivity? Lesson Plan

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What is Radioactivity?

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High schoolers use a geiger counter to record changes in the amount of radioactivity produced by different objects. They research articles which mention radiation and discuss them. They work together to complete an activity and worksheet.

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