This film briefly considers the nature of atoms as an introduction to an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). Educational concepts include atoms, nucleus, proton, neutron, electron, element, isotope, electrical charges, and ions. This instructional film is from Kansas State University's web-based course, GENAG 711, Occupational and Agricultural Health. Copyright 2011, Mitch Ricketts.
Type of Material:
YouTube video presentation
Recommended Uses:
Very introductory, or could be used as supplemental remedial material for food science courses
Technical Requirements:
Should work in all browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
“introduction to an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity).”
Target Student Population:
Primary Audience: Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some basic chemistry would be helpful, but not necessary
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Very clear and good use of visuals. Repeats concept for clarity.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Good audio and visual. Very clear explanation of concept of atoms.
Concerns:
Although the author has great enunciation and gives a very clear presentation, the tone could be a bit condescending to some audiences.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to access and YouTube is pretty straight forward.
Other Issues and Comments:
This video is a short but very clear explanation of atoms and atomic charge
Creative Commons:
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