Science Struck
Science Struck: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Explains the concept of heat transfer and describes conduction, convection, and radiation which are the three modes of heat transfer. Includes formulas, examples, and applications.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Is Radiation Dangerous?
Matt Anticole describes the different types of radiation. [5:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Light and Electromagnetic Radiation Questions
Questions pertaining to light and electromagnetic radiation.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys Radiata)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the radiated tortoise, a critically endangered species. Discusses their classification and evolution, physical appearance, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet,...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Physics: Radiation Quantities and Units
Play ball using your knowledge of radiation quantities and units.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Measurement
A brief introduction to units of radiation measurement.
Other
World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Radiation?
How can radiation both be a cure for and a cause of cancer? Find out what radiation actually is.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Radiation
Explains how radiation is produced and the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Physics: Hawking Radiation
A review of the theory of how black holes radiate. Understand the explanation of the mechanism responsible for Hawking radiation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Extinction and Radiation of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how species die out and how new ones evolve to fill the vacant niches.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Extinction and Radiation of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how species die out, and how new ones evolve to fill the vacant niches.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Blackbody Radiation
This program will produce the blackbody radiation curve for one or two objects when the student inputs the temperature(s) in kelvin. The program will also display on the curve the peak frequency and wavelength when one object is selected.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Geochelone Radiata (Radiated Tortoise)
Site contains information on the Geochelone radiata (Radiated Tortoise). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, food habits, and conservation status.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Guess the letters with this thermal energy transfer spinner game.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Atmospheric Processes: Radiation
In this activity, students investigate how different surfaces absorb heat and apply their experience with the surfaces to interpret real-world situations. From this information, they come to understand that the physical characteristics...
Stanford University
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lab
Provides a complete description of the facility and the research that goes on there. The "Synchrotron Radiation Primer" describes the basics of the topic.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Radiation Detection Lab
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the amount of radiation that is detected at different distances from a radioactive source.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: University of California: Electromagnetic Radiation
This page defines electromagnetic radiation. Included are links to more information.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Criteria for Radiation Protection
Chart shows current EPA and NRC limits on radiation exposure.
University of California
Center Science Edu.: Electromagnetic Radiation on Trial
Here is a 1-5 day unit on electromagnetic radiation that features a teacher guide and student activities with extensions.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Average Annual Radiation Exposure
Chart highlights the different sources of radiation exposure.
Other
Three Methods of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation
A quick, illustrated overview of the three main methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Em Radiation Quiz
Take this ten multiple choice question quiz on EM radiation.
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