Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Shortwave and Longwave Radiation
Understand the two types of waves featured within this text.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 5
This lesson will introduce isotopes, and explain how they differ from other elements. It will also show that some isotopes are unstable and emit particles and/or radiation. It is 5 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Unstable Isotopes: Lesson 1
This lesson will show that some isotopes are unstable and can emit radiation. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Unstable Isotopes."
Other
World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: "Twinkle, Twinkle (Really Fast!), Little Star"
"The Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer has discovered neutron stars that emit streams of X-rays pulsing over 1,000 times a second." Visit this site to read the rest of this article. Site offers additional resources as well as a Teacher's Corner.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Gamma Ray Astronomy Satellites and Missions
"We present the many satellites which have detected electromagnetic radiation through the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s." Visit this site to read more about the development of satellites throughout the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Graphics...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Radiation?
How can radiation both be a cure for and a cause of cancer? Find out what radiation actually is.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Temperature Heat and the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students are introduced to temperature, heat and solar radiation. Students learn the methods of measuring and converting temperature between different units and identifying factors which...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Thermal Energy
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews properties of thermal energy. Examples of Electrical energy, light waves, sound waves and conduction, convection and radiation are given.
Other
Fund. Of Phys. Geography/energy, Temperature, and Heat
A page describing (in part) the distinction between energy, temperature and heat. Includes a graphic illustrating the quantity of energy needed to transform water between various states. Methods of thermal energy transfer (convection,...
Other
Characteristics of Energy and Matter
A lengthy page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Energy is distinguished from matter, and the different forms of energy are identified and discussed. Four types of heat transfer (convection, advection, conduction,...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Madame Curie
Use this site to learn about Marie Curie's scientific discoveries in radiation, which resulted in the creation of both modern cancer treatments and the atomic bomb.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Heat
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling and demonstrates how a change in temperature indicates a change in heat. Students will sequence objects according...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Climate Intro
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a short, basic introduction to climate. It includes solar radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Climate
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the differences between climate and weather. Topics include - Keeling Curve, Average Global Temperature, Electromagnetic Radiation, Energy Balance, Global Equilibrium, and...
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Measurement
A brief introduction to units of radiation measurement.
Other
L in C Online: Three Little Pigs
An energy transfer project for junior high school students is presented and described. Takes the form of a teacher lesson plan. Students may be able to extract some ideas for a project or experiment.
University of California
Center Science Edu.: Electromagnetic Radiation on Trial
Here is a 1-5 day unit on electromagnetic radiation that features a teacher guide and student activities with extensions.
Other
Ask Numbers: Measurement Conversion Calculators and Charts
What kind of unit conversion would you like to do? This site will allow you to do a multitude of conversions. Just click on the specific measurement you are needing to convert. It also provides a history of measurements and a chart of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Radioactivity and Radiation
Kids learn about the science of radioactivity and radiation in chemistry including radioactive decay, types, measurements, half-life, and the dangers.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Radiation
Explains how radiation is produced and the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Cancer
What is Cancer? This interesting illustrated resource discusses the types, causes, and treatment, and more fun facts.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Heat
What is heat? Illustrated discussion of how heat is transferred and its effect on the states of matter.