Contributor Dr. Sten Odenwald

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01-01-2013
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Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
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Problems in Radiation Math use mathematical applications to explain concepts such as background radiation; radiation effects on humans and technology; radon gas; sun spot cycles; and the Van Allen Belts. The problems in this guide include basic math, geometry, unit conversions, analyzing graphs, and graphical and function integrations.

The one-page assignments are accompanied by one-page answer keys.

Radiation can be mysterious. Help students understand that they are surrounded by radiation.