LP3 - Intro Radioactivity - Higher Secondary Level
Lesson: Physics, Radioactivity and Radiation introduction
Audience & Context
Class/Course
Physics
Teacher Name
Created by Tom Beyen (RHIZO 1) & Joos Van Cauwenberghe (RHIZO 1)
Audience
Secondary school, fith year (students are 16 - 17 old)
Lessons Topics
Basic Concepts of Radioactivity: Understanding radioactivity and its types - alpha, beta+, beta-, and gamma radiation.
Historical Insights: Exploring the discovery of radioactivity with a focus on Marie Curie's contributions.
Radiation Types in Detail: Examining the properties and effects of alpha, beta+, beta-, and gamma radiation.
Learning Objectives
Define Radioactivity: Explain the concept of radioactivity and differentiate between its various radiation types (alpha, beta, gamma).
Recognize Historical Contributions: Understand the historical development of radioactivity research, emphasizing Marie Curie's role.
Identify Radiation Characteristics: Describe the distinct properties and effects of alpha, beta+, beta-, and gamma radiation.
Apply Knowledge Practically: Demonstrate understanding of radiation through interactive Phet Colorado simulations and handbook exercises.
Online Teaching Experience Storyboard
OPEN
Hook/ Icebreaker/ Recap
5 min
Share a trivia question about radioactivity to engage students. Ask, "Who discovered radioactivity?" (Anticipated answer: Henri Becquerel, but leading to Marie Curie).
Poll via Zoom
Agenda
2 min
Outline the lesson's agenda:
History of the scientific field of radioactivity.
Different radiation types,
interactive demo,
individual Kanban exercises,
closing with a Kahoot quiz.
Google slides
PROCESS
Activate
5 min
Internet search
Ask students to briefly research and share one fact about Marie Curie in the chat.
Zoom chat
Content
10 min
Field of radioactivity
Presentation of a brief history of radioactivity.
Introduce the different types of radiation: alpha, beta+, beta-, and gamma using online Phet Colorado animation.
Google Slides
Phet Colorado animations.
Individual Work
15 min
Guide students to use Phet Colorado interactive demos to explore different radiation types. Encourage them to experiment with variables and observe effects.
Conduct exercises 1 - 5, p 168. Link solutions (pre-recorded videos in chat). Link to the mural with individual Kanban boards.
Students update their individual Kanban boards (To Do, Doing, Stuck, Done) based on their progress and learning. Facilitate peer Q&A in breakout rooms for those 'stuck'.
Phet Colorado
Handbook
Loom: Pre-recorded solution videos.
Mural with Kanban board (to do, doing, stuck, done).
One breakout room 'peer Q&A'.
CLOSE
Summary
3 min
Summarize key points of the lesson: Marie Curie's role in discovering radioactivity, types of radiation, and findings from the Phet simulations.
Recap Google Slides
Next Steps
1 min
Inform students about the next lesson's focus and any preparatory work or reading required.
Google Slides
Exit Ticket
Conclude with a short Kahoot quiz to assess understanding of the day's topics.
Kahoot link in zoom chat
Additional Notes:
Ensure to regularly engage with students via Zoom, encouraging questions and discussions.
Monitor Miro/Mural Kanban boards to track student progress and intervene when necessary.
Use the breakout room feature effectively for peer learning and to address specific queries.
Follow up with a summary email including key points and resources from the lesson.
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