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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will understand how radioactivity involves a change in the nucleus of a radioisotope and calculate the conversion of mass to energy...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the characteristics of radioactive emissions, and then complete equations involving radioactive decay when given pertinent information.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete learning module with interactive activities as well as informational text to help students distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about nuclear energy as you listen to the audio book describing nuclear chemistry. View maps, examples, graphs, and pictures describing everything from electrons to beta emissions and more.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, and virtual animations students learn about the atomic nucleus, fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission

For Students 9th - 10th
Start a chain reaction, or introduce non-radioactive isotopes to prevent one. Control energy production in a nuclear reactor.
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Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Nuclear medicine offers a look into the body that x-rays can't show. The nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for admininistering the the various tests that are afforded by nuclear medicine. The technologist can also be the one...
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Article
Boise State University

Boise State: Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation: Types of Radioactive Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
This article with embedded videos provides information about three main types of radioactive decay: alpha, beta, and gamma.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radioactive Decay Types Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about radioactive decay. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Nuclear Physics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and review nuclear physics with this study guide.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Radioactivity Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an interactive quiz over radioactivity. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Radioactivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Deepen your understanding of radioactivity. Find out about the history and chemistry behind the concept.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Radioactivity

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson explains the types of radioactive decay and how to write nuclear equations. Includes simulations for learning about alpha and beta particle decay.
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Unit Plan
Crescent Public Schools

Cresecent Public Schools: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This high school level lesson on Nuclear Chemistry asks students to read the text, link to other resources, interpret graphs and examples, and complete a provided homework assignment.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Radioactivity Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is part of Planet Diary and contains an online exploration of waste in different states. Students investigate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Priorities site for sources of nuclear waste and then see...
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Website
Other

National Nuclear Science Week

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Energy: Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter study guide about nuclear energy allows viewers to discover the main points of nuclear energy. Learn how to write nuclear equations, draw nuclide symbols, learn how nuclear energy is a major source of energy worldwide.
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Website
Idaho State University

Radioactivity in Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting information including: average annual dosage, radioactivity in space, in the human body, and in the oceans.
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Website
US Department of Energy

Us Dept of Energy: Nuclear Age Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Low Level Nuclear Waste: A Geographic Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students will learn what nuclear waste is and how to analyze the problems surrounding it. They will compare and contrast low- and high-level nuclear waste, and make decisions concerning how to dispose of...
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Website
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Radioactive Materials: Mining the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit from Oregon State University on radioactive materials.
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Interactive
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Nuclear Fission

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual representation and explanation of what happens during nuclear fission.