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Electromagnetic Bomb (E-Bomb)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how E-bomb works. In this physics instructional activity, students simulate the effects of e-bombs on electronic targets. They discuss its potential harmful effects when used as a weapon.
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Radiation: To Worry or Not to Worry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Radiation: To Worry or Not to Worry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students distinguish safe forms of radiation from those that are dangerous. Students watch a video about sources of radiation encountered every day. Students estimate their own annual radiation exposure.
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Nuclear Chemistry: How Does It Affect Me?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry.  In this energy and critical thinking lesson students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.
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Radiation Reassessed

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the dangers of radiation by exploring recent nuclear tragedies.  In this scientific debate lesson, students define the idea of radiation "half life" and determine if low doses of radiation are truly damaging to...
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What Is A Dirty Bomb?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read an article about dirty bombs and then use a worksheet as a discussion guide to consider surrounding issues. They use balloons, cornstarch and iron fillings to demonstrate the possible impact of a dirty bomb.
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How Does Radiation Affect You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the use and misuse of radiation. They examine human activities that add to the exposure of radiation. They also discover how it can be useful in saving lives.
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Fallout

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils 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.
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Dancing in the Desert: The Genie

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction lesson, 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 of...
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NUMB3RS Activity: A Matter of Half-Life and Death

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate exponential decay.  Students explore the biological half-life of Cesium-137.  Learners investigate the Goiania Accident of 1987 which is considered one of the worst incidents in the history of the Atomic...