Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Radiation Types
Given illustrations, diagrams, or descriptions, students will identify alpha, beta, or gamma radiation.
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.
Other
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.
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.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Radiation and Human Health
Interactive explores the exposure of radiation to the human body and its effects both indirect and direct. Find out the sources of radiation that people are exposed to daily.
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.
Other
World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Radiation
Explains how radiation is produced and the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Boise State University
Boise State: Nuclear Chemistry and Radiation: Types of Radioactive Decay
This article with embedded videos provides information about three main types of radioactive decay: alpha, beta, and gamma.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Radioactivity
Overview of radioactivity, the process in which particles are emitted from nuclei as a result of nuclear instability.
PBS
Pbs: People & Discoveries: Ernest Rutherford
A lovely biographical piece about Ernest Rutherford. A number of personal notes, along with extensive information about the physics work he did. Nice quote at the end.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Geiger Counter 1908
Counting alpha particles was tedious and time-consuming work, until Hans Geiger came up with a device that did the job automatically.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
This online textbook chapter provides learners with advanced-level material on acids and bases.
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: Half Life in Nuclear Chemistry
Explains what is meant by the half-life of a radioactive element and how it is calculated.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1908
At this site read about Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937 CE), the scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances." This...
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).