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How Does Radon Get In?
Students examine the potential sources of radon entry into homes. They compute the surface area for various objects, create a sketch of their home, calculate the ratio of air leaks to the outside surface area, and conduct a radon audit...
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
In this radon worksheet, students identify the sources of radon in their home and the factors that effect the radon concentrations inside. Students draw a diagram of their house and illustrate potential routes of radon entry. They...
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Can The Radon Problem Be Fixed?
In this radon worksheet, students analyze their homes to identify sources of radon in their homes. They determine the best mitigation strategy to be used to reduce the radon and they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. They...
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What Do People Know About Radon?
Pupils read the fictitious newspaper article entitled, "Levels of Radon in Jersey Town Exceed Limits." This helps them get a basic vocabulary started for the terms and concepts related to radon. In groups, they identify words that they...
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Radon Alert: How Does It Get In?
In this radon alert:Â how does it get it worksheet, 6th graders measure and draw a bird's eye view of their house, then answer questions about possible entry routes for radon.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
Students complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects as well.
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How Much Radon Is Around You?
High schoolers examine the amount of radon in their home. They discover how it enters the home and how to properly seal off any route that is allowing radon to seep in. They calculate the amount of ventilation needed in their home to be...
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Can the Radon Problem Be Fixed?
Students devise the solutions to the radon problem. They consider how radon enters homes and the air flow patterns within them while focusing on the fact that the ultimate source of radon is the rocks and soils under the house. They...
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Can The Radon Problem Be Fixed?
Pupils develop their own solutions to the problem of radon. They share their solutions with the class and if possible carried out. They identify the health issues related to radon.