Radioactivity iLab
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iLab: Radioactivity iLab
In this lab, you can explore how radiation changes as a function of distance. This curriculum sets the Radioactivity iLab in the context of cell phone radiation, and asks you to consider:
In a highly complex and diverse universe, why do numerous phenomena behave the same in mathematical terms?
Modules
In this curriculum, there are five curricular modules that can be used in AP Physics courses to teach the Radioactivity iLab.Module 1: 1/r2 Discovery
This module includes using the Radioactivity iLab as one of a set of different experiments to show how numerous, different radiative phenomena behave in similar ways mathematically, due to features of the geometry of the phenomena.
Pre-Lab Activities
Radiation Podcast Activity (PDF)
Lab Activities
Radioactivity iLab Guidelines (PDF)
Troubleshooting the Radioactivity iLab - for students
Formats: (HTML) (PDF)Accessing Data Files Demo (video)
Post-Lab Activities
Module 2: Importance of Experimental Design
Module 3: Data Analysis Techniques
Module 4: Experimental Presentation & Publication
Module 5: Qualitative Understanding of iLab Technology
MIT Article on iLab Software Architecture (HTML)
Harward (2004) - Challenge of Building Internet Accessible Labs (HTML)
Harward et al. (2006) - iLab Interactive Services Overview (HTML)
Harward et al. (2004) - iLabs: A Scalable Architecture for Sharing Online Laboratories (HTML)
Harward et al. (2006) - iLab Interactive Ticketing and Integrated Management Overview (HTML)
This curriculum is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Developed By
Mark Vondracek, PhD
AP Physics Teacher
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, Illinois
with the support of the Office of STEM Education Partnerships at Northwestern University
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The iLab Network is supported in part by the National Science Foundation under grant OCI-0753324. However, any opinions, findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations are those of the investigators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.