How Might Radon Affect Me Lesson Plan Template (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

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PROCESS SKILLS:

Science

Mathematics

Social Studies

Social or Group

Communicating

Classifying

Judging information Collaborating with

Categorizing

Analyzing

related to a problem others

Comparing

ACTIVITY SUMMARY:

STEP 1

Prior to beginning this activity, students predict the lung capacity (in liters) for themselves and

their teacher or parent.

STEP 2

Students place a piece of masking tape on a plastic milk jug from top to bottom.

STEP 3

Students fill the jug with water and then screw the cap on the jug. Next, students fill a dishpan

about one third fall of water and place the jug upside down in the water. Students will then

carefully remove the cap ensuring that no air bubbles enter the jug.

STEP 4

Students ask their partners to hold the jug so that it does not tip over. Next, students place one end of

the tubing inside the jug and put a straw in the other end of the tubing. Students will then take a

deep breath and blow through the straw.

Note: Each student should use their own straw

Note: The water will be forced out of the jug and be replaced by the air.

STEP 5

Students replace the cap on the jug ensuring that no extra water escapes from the jug.

STEP 6

Students remove the jug from the dishpan. Next, students turn the jug right side up and mark the

level of water on the tape.

STEP 7

Students use a measuring cup to fill the jug with water. The amount of water added represents the

volume of air blown into the jug.

STEP 8

Students repeat Steps 3-7 two more times and enter their data on the lung capacity chart.

STEP 9

Students compute the amount of radon exposure for an average person based on an intake of 15

liters of air per minute.

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