Curated OER
What Is A Dirty Bomb?
Young scholars read an article about dirty bombs and then use a worksheet as a discussion guide to consider surrounding issues. They use balloons, cornstarch and iron fillings to demonstrate the possible impact of a dirty bomb.
PBS
The Dating Game: Radiocarbon Dating
Part of PBS-NOVA Online. An excellent explanation of how radiocarbon dating is done and why it works. Great material for earth science, history or biology classes.
Other
Nrc: Unit 5 Transportation of Radioactive Materials
A lesson plan to demonstrate the process of transporting radioactive materials and wastes. Includes a Q&A section.
Other
Nuclear Energy Institute
The Nuclear Energy Institute is an extensive resource for information on nuclear technology, public policy issues, careers in nuclear energy, nuclear power plants, nuclear facts, radiation in agriculture, definitions, and much more.