Radiation hazards are the subject of a short video that also includes a comparison of alpha, beta, and gamma rays, and the hazards if people ingest or absorb these rays through the skin.

Concepts

radiation, cancer, gamma rays

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss how you could have exposure to radiation through foods or through your skin

Classroom Considerations

• Remember YouTube comments are open to the public, and may be inappropriate, but sometimes clarifies confusion from the video
• Video best fits as a quick review of radiation hazards
• The 36th in a series of 49

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning and a full written script
• Good for visual learners

Cons

• None