National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Alphas, Betas and Gammas Oh, My!
Referring to the periodic table of elements, nuclear physics learners determine the resulting elements of alpha and beta decay. Answers are given in atomic notation, showing the atomic symbol, mass, atomic number, and emission particles....
Curated OER
Writing Nuclear Reactions
For this writing nuclear reactions worksheet, high schoolers read about nuclear equations for alpha decay, beta decay and positron emission. They are given the rules for writing nuclear reactions and a sample problem.
Curated OER
Nuclear Chemistry
In this nuclear chemistry learning exercise, students answer 9 questions. They balance nuclear equations, they write balanced equations, they calculate decay and they find binding energy of atoms.
Curated OER
Nuclear Power
In this nuclear power worksheet, students compare fission and fusion. Students learn about the different kinds of radiation. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions and 10 matching questions.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Alpha Decay
Watch alpha particles escape from a polonium nucleus, causing radioactive alpha decay. See how random decay times relate to the half life. Java required.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particles
This interactive unit will take students up close and personal with the nuclei of atoms as they discover some of their more intimate process. These will include radioactive decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Alpha Decay
Via this interactive SIMS experiment, students will grasp better understanding of decay in alpha particles and their relationship to half life. Lessons and teacher tips included.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Positrons, Alpha Particles, Gamma Rays
An interactive tutorial on positrons. Very readible and has a little extra for the advanced student.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Alpha Decay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How and why alpha decay occurs, its dangers and how to write a balanced nuclear equation for alpha decay.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Radioactivity Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over radioactivity. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Radioactive Decay Types Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about radioactive decay. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Alpha Decay
Using examples, this page defines and explains what happens in the process of alpha decay.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Unstable Nuclei
A brief examination of the Chart of the Nuclides and unstable nuclei.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Basic Nuclear Science Information
Site provides the ABC's of nuclear science including radioactivity and gamma decay to fission and comic rays.
Other
World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Alpha Decay
This site from the Jefferson Lab provides a glossary item with a good illustration.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Radioactive Decay as a Measure of Age Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about how radioactive particles decay. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.