Radiation has numerous real-world applications, some of which are relatively safe while others can be extremely hazardous. In this nuclear chemistry project, young scientists choose a practical use of nuclear reactions to...

Students explore current events by sharing information about the Japanese nuclear plant. In this nuclear energy lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy plants and whether or not they can typically withstand natural...

High schoolers distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. Students watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. High schoolers estimate their own annual radiation exposure.

Young scholars distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. Students watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. Young scholars estimate their own annual radiation exposure.

Students explore how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. They examine the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986.

Students view a short film about the results of dropping the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. They research controversies surrounding the use of the bomb and nuclear weapons. They write two editorials about the issue.

Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction activity, 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 type...

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...