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What Is Radioactivity?

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Students explore and discuss the concept of radioactivity and its application in everyday life. They participate in class discussion, define the concepts of isotope and half-life and research current articles in periodicals that relate to radiation including both beneficial and harmful effects.

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radioactivity

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radioactivity, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Discussion

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