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Ionizing Radiation, Part 3: Hazards and Controls

Reviewed:
Jun 25, 2012 by Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 5.0 stars
Content Quality: 5.0 stars
Effectiveness: 5.0 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:
This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing exposures to radiation in workplaces. Educational concepts include ionizing radiation, radiation sickness, radiation burns, other health effects, ion pairs, free radicals, penetration versus interaction, and time/distance/shielding. 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:
Part 3 to an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity).
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some basic chemistry andcell biology 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 radioactivity, risks and controls.
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.
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