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Project #3
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(Prepare displays for community to encourage caution around uranium mining
sites, but at the same time reduce fear and misconceptions.)
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Lab activities:
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Radiation
Calculating personal radiation dose
Measuring background radiation
Calculating radiation dose rate from source
Observing radiation using a cloud chamber
Making radiation photographs
Ionizing radiation effects on cells
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Video introduction:
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Atomic structure & radioactive decay
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Lab activities:
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Radioactivity
Modeling radioactive half-lives
Radioactivity in the earth and water
Radon
Radon in your lungs
Radon in your house
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Demonstration:
(teacher)
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How to write an attitude survey
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Student group:
(3-4 students)
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Write an attitude survey about 3 R's
Survey family and community members
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Demonstration:
(teacher)
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How to compile statistical data
How to analyze statistical data
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Student group:
(3-4 students)
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Compile statistical data from survey
Analyze statistical data
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Demonstration:
(teacher or guest)
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Designing brochures, video commercials, PSA's
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Field trip:
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Visit community sites of mines or mills
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Student group:
(3-4 students)
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Prepare displays for community
Put up displays in chapter house or community center
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Environmental
Education versus Environmental Activism
