Radioactive Decay: Is It Safe for Us to Stay?

Students will collect data using inexpensive split peas and black beans in order to model how to calculate the amount of a radioactive element remaining after a specific number of half-lives have passed. Students will then use this data to outline and create a response to a scenario-based writing prompt.

Resource ID#: 120936 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: half-life, radioactive decay

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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