Teaching about Radioactivity and Ionising Radiation: An Alternative Approach.

Millar, Robin; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ419090

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Publication Date: 1990

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Teaching about Radioactivity and Ionising Radiation: An Alternative Approach.

Millar, Robin; And Others

Physics Education, v25 n6 p338-42 Nov 1990

Children's ideas about radiation and radioactivity are reviewed and several common areas of misunderstanding are identified. An approach to teaching the topic at the secondary school level which seeks to specifically address known difficulties is outlined. (CW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, High Schools, Misconceptions, Physics, Radiation, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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