Tracing should include
- describing the events leading to the discovery of X-rays
- describing the evolution of radiation safety practices
- listing the pioneers in radiology (e.g., Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, William D. Coolidge) and describing the contributions of each to the field.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What role did intellectual curiosity play in the discovery of X-rays?
- How was background knowledge important in the discovery of X-rays?
- What specific advancement of knowledge is associated with each pioneer in the history of radiologic science?