Mark E. West

Arsenal Technical High School 
Indianapolis, IN

1999

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

C. Subah Packer, Ph.D.
Indiana University School of Medicine


1999

Summer Research Host


Modeling Nuclear Decay
Grade Level: High School 
Subject:
Physical Science 

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

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An integrated Internet component N/A  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes