Ionizing vs. Non-Ionizing Radiation
aligned to Nyssls Hs-ps3-5 Develop And Use A Model Of Two Objects Interacting Through Electric Or Magnetic Fields To Illustrate The Forces Between Objects And The Changes In Energy Of The Objects Due To The Interaction
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and their effects.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Is radiation dangerous? - Matt Anticole
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
- •
Electromagnetic radiation is pure energy consisting of interacting electrical and magnetic waves oscillating through space, while nuclear radiation originates in the atomic nucleus.
- •
Radiation becomes risky when it rips atoms' electrons away upon impact, a process that can damage DNA, also known as ionizing radiation.
- •
An acute exposure to one sievert of radiation will probably cause nausea within hours, and four sieverts could be fatal.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the key difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and give one example of each type of radiation.”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
