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Lesson 1 (from Prologue-Chapter 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine radiation and its dangers. Radiation is dangerous to the human body. It has not been proven that any exposure to radiation is safe, but it is most dangerous when the particles and waves it emits are powerful enough to break apart the atoms that make up the tissues of living organisms.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Who were the atomic pioneers who first explored "radiant matter" (28)? What did they learn about radiation? What happened when some of these scientists did not take precautions to shield themselves or their assistants from radiant matter? How was it realized that external exposure to radiation caused damage to the human body? Why is it thought that Marie Curie died from radiation-induced bone marrow failure? Why are her laboratory notes kept in a lead-lined box? What have studies of the survivors of the atom bomb...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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