1. January 4, 2016 What are we doing today? Radioactivity – What is it? -Read Historical FiguresHistorical Figures -Answer these questions: -What important discovery was made by Wilhelm Roentgen? -What material did Antoine Becquerel work with in his own investigations of X rays? -What did Becquerel discover through his experiments? -What two elements were discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie? -Why is Ernest Rutherford considered the father of nuclear physics? List Rutherford's major achievements. Due: Today Target Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Question of the Day Welcome back! I hope you had a fantastic break. 70

2. January 5, 2016 What are we doing today? Radioactivity – What is it? -Radioactivity: Expect the UnexpectedRadioactivity: Expect the Unexpected -Radiation Types and Sources – RadTown RadTown Due: Tomorrow Target Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Question of the Day What type of rays did Wilhelm Rontgen discover? What elements did Marie Curie discover? 71

3. January 6, 2016 What are we doing today? Radioactivity – What is it? -Microwave Ovens – How Do They Work? -Radiation Types and Sources – RadTown RadTown Due: Today Target Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Question of the Day Name the three types of radiation found in radioactive materials. Which of the three is the most damaging to your health? 72

4. January 7, 2016 What are we doing today? Radioactivity – What is it? -Radioactivity: Expect the UnexpectedRadioactivity: Expect the Unexpected -Pennies Half-Life Lab Due: Tomorrow Target Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Question of the Day Name the three types of radiation found in radioactive materials. Which of the three is the most damaging to your health? 73

5. January 8, 2016 What are we doing today? Radioactivity – What is it? -Radiation Types and Sources – RadTown RadTown -Pennies Half-Life Lab Due: Today Target Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures. Question of the Day Define the term “radioactivity”. 74