Curated OER
Albedo and Irradiation of Surfaces
Here is a physical science activity where pupils place thermometers inside of a white and a black paper pocket and place them under a lamp. They record and compare the temperature increase over a ten-minute period. Have your class...
Curated OER
Living with Benefits and Risks
In this radiation worksheet, students look at how radiation damages cells and can cause cancer. This worksheet has 4 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Rad Radishes: Irradiation on Seed Germination
In this plant biology science fair project, students will investigate effects of irradiation on seed germination. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed...
Other
The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident and It's Ramifications
An excellent series of reference papers on the worst nuclear accident we have had. Maps and a photo gallery are also provided.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Atomic Absorption and Emission
This module simulates the excitation of hydrogen atoms through irradiation with electromagnetic radiation of different wavelengths.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Uses and Dangers of Radiation
This lesson focuses on radiation including background radiation, natural and man-made sources of radiation, how to measure amounts of radiation, examples of doses of radiation and a link to a test.
