Stephanie R. Henderson
Manzano High School
Albuquerque, NM

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Unit 4B: Earth Structure and Materials 

DUE DATES: 

C Layer: _________________ 

B Layer: _________________                                    

A Layer: _________________ 
 

Unit Objectives: By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

• Explain what is meant by the term nuclear radiation,
• Describe in detail the electromagnetic spectrum,
• Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation,
• Understand half-life of isotopes,
• Differentiate between the processes of fission and fusion, and
• Understand methods used to determine geologic time and the age of Earth.

 

Key Terms

2. 
   

a

toms

3. 
   

e

lectrons

4. 
   

protons

neutrons

6. 
   

atomic nucleus

atomic number

8. 
   

mass number

isotopes

10. 
    

radiation

ionizing radiation

12. 
    

non-ionizing radiation

radioactivity

14. 
    

electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetic radiation

16. 
    

radioactive decay

half-life

18. 
    

fission

fusion

20. 
    

alpha radiation

beta radiation

22. 
    

gamma radiation

geologic time

24. 
    

relative datin

g

25. 
    

absolute dating

Geiger counter 
 

Grading Scale

A	B	C	D	F
90 – 100	80 – 89	70 – 79	60 – 69	< 60

 

C Layer- Part I

All assignments in this list are REQUIRED.  Complete each row.

	Assignment Description	Point Value	Points Earned	Initial
R	Lecture: Ernest Rutherford and Nuclear Radiation Mystery Box Activity	5 5
R	Lecture: Atoms & Isotopes Isotopic Pennies Lab	5 10
R	Lecture: Types of Radiation Calculating your personal radiation dose Based on your notes, make a list of 10 uses of radiation (good & bad).	5 5 5
R	Lecture: Geologic Time Relative Dating Worksheet	5 5
R	Activity: Pennium-123 Complete Radiation & Radioactivity Survey	5 5
	TOTAL	60

 

C Layer – Part II

The following assignment choices are optional.  You must complete 19 points worth of these assignments.  These are to be done mostly on your own, as we are limited on class time.

Assignment Description	Point Value	Points Earned	Initial
Based on the lecture notes, create a 10-question quiz and provide an answer key.  Have someone take your quiz without the key, then correct their answers.	10
Take someone else’s 10-question quiz.  Have them correct it.  Each answer is worth ˝ a point.	5 max
Use the key terms to create a crossword puzzle.  Exchange with a buddy and correct the puzzle when they are done.	10
Complete someone else’s crossword puzzle.  Have them correct it for you.	5
Using adding machine paper, create a large-scale electromagnetic spectrum.  Be sure to include color and a scale (similar to what a map would have).	5
Complete the Counting Atoms Worksheet.	10

 

B Layer

Choose ONE of the following to work on outside of class:

Assignment Description	Point Value	Points Earned	Initial
Complete the TOPES writing assignment.  Pick up a copy of the guidelines.	10
Write a song/rap that includes 10 (or more) facts from this unit. Perform your song/rap for three peers and the teacher.  Your song must have a rhythm, words & music that go together, auditory appeal and NO PROFANITY!	10
Create a 6-panel informational brochure about what you’ve learned about radiation.  Include the following: What is radiation? What are some different types of radiation? What are some uses of radiation in our world? Which ones are harmful? 3 graphics (drawings, charts, diagrams, etc.) How do atoms and isotopes fit into the definition of radiation? How is radiation useful in helping to determine the age of Earth?	10

 

A Layer

Using your research from the previous checklist, prepare a TYPED 350-word summary of your position.  Follow standard grammar rules and please have someone proofread your work!  Research must be submitted with your position statement.

	Topic/Question	Point Value	Points Earned	Stamp
	Should New Mexico have agreed to host the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)?	11
	Our lives are filled with objects that are made up of natural resources.  Should we worry about using up our supply of natural resources?	11
	Scientists say that the Earth is 4.6 billion years old.  This is a point of controversy between scientists and some religious groups.  Is the evidence that supports the age of the Earth valid?	11
	There is a current debate about building a uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, NM.  Supporters say that it will provide economic advantages.  Opponents are concerned about the lack of a disposal plan for radioactive waste.  Should this facility be built in NM?	11

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
11/28/05	11/29/05	11/30/05	12/01/05	12/02/05
Lecture: Rutherford & Nuclear Radiation Mystery Box Activity (due at end of period) Start working on C Layer Part II	Lecture: Atoms & Isotopes Isotopic Pennies Activity (due at end of period) Continue work on C Layer Part II	Lecture: Radiation Calculate personal radiation dose (due at end of period. Make a list of 10 uses of radiation (good & bad).  (Due at end of period)	Lecture: Geologic Time Relative Dating Worksheet (due at end of period) Continue work on C Layer Part II.	Activity: Pennium-123 Complete Radiation & Radioactivity Survey (due by beginning of class Monday) Work from C Layer Part II is due by the end of the period.
12/05/05	12/06/05	12/07/05	12/08/05	12/09/05
Work on B Layer HW: A Layer	B  & A Layers due Study Questions Poster Project DUE	Test 4B Start Final Review Poster Evaluations	Final Exam Review Poster Evaluations	Final Exam Review Poster Evaluations

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