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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Uranium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the radioactive element, Uranium, atomic number 92. Describes its history, physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits. Also discusses sources, uses, isotopes,...
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Unit Plan
Other

Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear 101: Uranium Enrichment

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explores why and how Uranium is enriched.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Uranium: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. Discover uranium, element number 92, the so-called "bogeyman of the periodic table." [6:03]
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Website
Other

Saaid.net: Depleted Uranium (In Arabic)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (in Arabic) explains what depleted uranium is, how it is used, and its adverse effects on the environment and human health. Much of the information here is based on research done about the effects on European and US soldiers...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements Uranium

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the element uranium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of uranium.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Uranium

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Uranium, a naturally-occurring element used for nuclear power. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.