Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 9-12
Subject
Earth Science, Mathematics, Algebra, Problem Solving
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
This problem introduces students to a common radiation problem in our homes. From a map of the United States provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, students convert radon gas risks into annual dosages. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 11, Radon Gas in the Basement [442KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.