Lesson title: Radioactivity

Types of radiation

Context and Practice:

Physical Sciences 3

Duration: 2 hours

Outcomes, students will:

have practical skills in the use of scientific techniques and equipment relating to physics
develop knowledge of radioactive decay in the forms of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
develop knowledge on ionising radiation
observe penetration properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation

Lesson Content:

PowerPoint presentation including review of previous experiment and introductory slides of

radioactive decay
Experiment 1: Power of Radiation Elizabeth College Practicals for Physics lab book
Questions 10 onwards pp.21-22

Introduction:
Follow lecture slides beginning with review of last lesson

Teacher activities:

Learner activities:

Present demonstration

Engage with presentation and discussions

Help with experiment 1 and with

questions as required

Complete experiment

Complete questions

Lead discussion on experiment results

Closure: Discussion on experimental findings

Evaluation: