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College Physics for AP® Courses
Take a look at an organized physics course. The 34-section electronic textbook covers material in AP® Physics 1 and 2. Teachers use the text to supplement lectures and have the class work through the labs. Each section contains...
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Dancing in the Desert: The Genie
Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction lesson plan, 5th graders work in groups to examine a group of pictures that show the destruction of a home by a nuclear blast. They discuss the...
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The Life Cycle of a Star
In this stars worksheet, learners read about the different stages in the life cycle of a star. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Reactor Incident
Students are introduced to Chernobyl incident and the resulting environmental health impacts they watch a PowerPoint presentation, read articles and discuss what they have gained from these sources.
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Cold Fusion?
Students apply their knowledge of relativity and nuclear radiation to the concept of cold fusion. They also read the article from the website listed in the related and resource websites and discuss the article with the class.
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Black Holes
Students explore what black holes are and how gravity is associated with them. In this space activity students are given enough information to imagine a journey to a black hole.
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Radioactive Isotopes
Students describe an isotope and radioactive isotope in a written essay. They describe how a specific country or region was affected by radioactive contamination and attempt to sympathize with those affected by these radioactive...
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Radioactivity Quiz
In this radioactivity quiz worksheet, middle schoolers complete a 10 question true/false quiz. Quiz is also available as a student handout and Powerpoint presentation.
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Hand Writing: Three Letter Words
In this printing practice worksheet, students trace, form, and print three letter words. Students practice printing ten separate words.
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Electricity Generation
Learners study the history of electricity and the different ways we generate electricity. In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on generating power.
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SURVIVING A COSMIC INVASION
Students read periodicals relating to radioacitivity and interpret a Geiger Counter. They work in small groups, share information and help each other explain the Geiger Counter. They discover the relationship distance to...
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NUMB3RS Activity: A Matter of Half-Life and Death
Students investigate exponential decay. Students explore the biological half-life of Cesium-137. Students investigate the Goiania Accident of 1987 which is considered one of the worst incidents in the history of the Atomic...
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Grating Spectrometer
Students calculate the Balmer series. In this physics lesson, students observe hydrogen lamp spectra using spectrometers. They calculate wavelength and compare them with their theoretical calculations.
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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.
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Nrc: Students' Corner: Nuclear Energy
A colorful guide to nuclear energy and radiation. A great supplement to the NRC lesson plan series.
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Need: Exploring Nuclear Energy [Pdf]
This downloadable article addresses all aspects of nuclear energy. Visual charts make understanding of cycles and concepts easier. Most useful for older students and educators. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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American Nuclear Society Homepage
Resource provides information about nuclear energy. Read about current events, radiation doses, radiation emergency kits, and more. Also contains a helpful glossary of radiation and nuclear energy terms. Parts of the site are for members...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry [Pdf]
In Chapter 18, Nuclear Chemistry, learn about the nucleus and radioactivity, uses of radioactive substances, and nuclear energy. View different objectives that help aide the understanding of nuclear energy and radioactive emissions....
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Nrc: Unit 1 Radiation
This site has lesson plans and activities related to radiation. Activities include measuring radiation with a Geiger counter and observing radiation 'footprints' in a cloud chamber.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Introduction of the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan
This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.
PBS
Frontline: Three Mile Island: The Judge's Ruling
The background behind the nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, and information about the lawsuit filed many years later by those affected by the nuclear accident.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Nuclear Chemistry
A complete learning module with interactive activities as well as informational text to help students distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Nuclear Accident at Three Mile Island
Examine the events surrounding and impact following what was called, "the worst" nuclear accident in Unites States history.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...