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Modeling Nuclear Decay

  • Level: High School
  • Topic: Physical Science

Description: The purpose of this laboratory is to provide a safe, hands-on, physical model of nuclear decay and half-life.

Author:
Mark E. West
Research Host:
C. Subah Packer Ph.D.
  • Arsenal Technical High School
    Indianapolis, IN
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
  • Summer Research Teacher
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    , IN
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology

Related Resources
  • See a related Project WISE Unit

Additional Activity

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:
In this activity..
An inquiry level of 4 or 54
An integrated Internet componentN/A
Assessments for content knowledgeYes
Assessments for process skillsYes
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal useN/A
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all studentsYes
Proper safety precautions and warningsYes

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