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NASA

Nasa: Los Misterios Del Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest dangers of space travel is the development of cancer through exposure to radiation in space. Scientists discuss studies of the development of cancer and its relation to this particular type of radiation.
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1918: Max Planck

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the scientific work of physicist, Max Planck (1858-1947 CE), whose studies in radiation and light earned him the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics. Read his Nobel Lecture, "The genesis and present state of...
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Article
Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Story of Cosmic Microwave Background [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the history of the scientific research that led to the discovery of cosmic background radiation, which, according to the Big Bang Theory, is linked to the origin of the universe.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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NASA

Nasa: Cobe: Cosmic Background Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cosmic Background Explorer, or COBE, satellite began its space mission in November of 1989. Its task was to measure radiation levels from the early stages of the universe. This site explains the mission goals, COBE's specialized...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Inst.: Uterine Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for patients with uterine sarcoma, this website discusses treatment options available. Here read about the stages and effects of this disease and how uterine sarcoma is diagnosed and treated through the use of medical...
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Ready

Ready

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Ready website for an overview of how families and businesses can prepare for emergencies, threats, and disasters by building kits, making plans, and staying informed. Find safety information about biological threats,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Insulation Materials Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students test the insulation properties of different materials by timing how long it takes ice cubes to melt in the presence of various insulating materials. Students learn about the role that thermal insulation materials can play in...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Niels Bohr Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel Foundation provides this site about Niels Bohr's contributions to the world of physics, specifically his "investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them." This biography includes information on...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Heat and Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that explores the concepts of heat and temperature, the transfer of energy between substances, the relationship of temperature and the movement of atom, and thermal radiation. The tutorial includes animations, interactive...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fission and Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will investigate fission and fusion, and discover how they play a part in nuclear chain reactions in fission bombs, nuclear power plants, and radiation in...
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Other

Geiger Counter: Radiation Monitoring

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, by a engineer and physicist, features graphs made with a Geiger counter in order to measure the Radon levels in his house.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's Hot and What's Not?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
With the help of simple, teacher-led demonstration activities, students learn the basic physics of heat transfer by means of conduction, convection, and radiation. They also learn about examples of heating and cooling devices, from stove...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Radiant Radish Seeds

For Students 3rd - 5th
We all know that plants need sunlight and water to grow big and tall. But did you know that inside seeds are baby plants, and that the fragile baby plant inside the seed needs to be protected? If you've ever had a sunburn, you also know...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Rad Town Usa

For Students 5th - 8th
Look all around RadTown to learn about radiation. Check out the suburbs, city, waterways and in the country to identify the different ways radiation is processed and used.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Radioactive Waste Management

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module will dig into radiation and examine radioactive waste. Recognize the types of waste and how they are managed.

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