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Nrc: Unit 2 the Uses of Radiation
A lesson plan on the uses of radiation in science, industry, and medicine. Gives many household examples of how radiation is used. Students will also learn about the NRC's role in regulating radioactive materials.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Radiation
How much radiation are we exposed to every day? Find out in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Reaction." [1:46]
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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.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radiating Charge
An interactive simulation that teaches about electromagnetic radiation, dipole radiation, and electric fields by observing the effects of changes in sinusoidal, circular, and linear motion on the outward propagation of radiation. This...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation
This interactive activity from the NOVA: "Dirty Bomb" Web site explores sources of radiation, both harmful and beneficial, natural and manmade.
OpenStax
Open Stax: College Physics: Radiation
In this section of a college textbook, the topic of radiation is explored. Understand how the process of radiation transfers heat. Also learn how to calculate the rate of heat transfer by using the Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation....
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Radiation Protection
Find out about the EPA's Radiation Protection Division, which aims to protect the nation's people and environment from harmful exposure to radiation.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation
An interactive activity that discusses how radiation is like energy and comes in different forms.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Radiation Types
Given illustrations, diagrams, or descriptions, students will identify alpha, beta, or gamma radiation.
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Onco Link: Radiation Oncology
This OncoLink page is a table of contents for information on Radiation Oncology. Includes description, treatment process information, and more.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Global Maps: Net Radiation
View a global map from NASA's Earth Observatory that shows net radiation from July 2006 to November 2008. Learn about radiation and the balance between incoming and outgoing energy in the atmosphere.
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.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation and Risk
An overview of the health risks associated with radiation exposure.
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Overview of Radiation
This site details what radiation is, the physics of radiation, and radiative transfer as it occurs in nature. Content explores the electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, properties of radiation, and solar radiation.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Radiation
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the topic of radiation, including many hyperlinked terms.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Atmospheric Processes Radiation
This site provides background information, images, and an activity to help students understand the concept of radiation. Includes both the student pages and a teachers guide with lesson plan.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Dangers and Uses of Radiation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the danger and uses of radiation, how it is detected, and radiation in the environment.
Read Works
Read Works: Electromagnetic Radiation
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about electromagnetic radiation and the effects it creates. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Radiation and Energy
A brief introduction to the nature of the sun's electromagnetic radiation. [25 secs]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Extinction and Radiation of Life Study Guide
Use this study guide to understand extinction and radiation of life.
Read Works
Read Works: Radiation: What You Need to Know
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the benefits and risks of radiation. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Heat and Heat Transfer Methods: Radiation
By the end of this section, you will be able to discuss heat transfer by radiation and explain the radiant power of different materials.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Related Frequently Asked Questions
A list of frequently asked questions about radiation, with answers. About half of the questions are health-related and pertain to how radiation affects the body.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Uses and Dangers of Radiation
This lesson focuses on radiation including background radiation, natural and man-made sources of radiation, how to measure amounts of radiation, examples of doses of radiation and a link to a test.
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