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Volcanic Violence

For Students 4th - 6th
In this volcanic violence worksheet, students interactively answer 5 multiple choice questions, then click to find answers and explanations.
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Nucleic Acid

For Students 5th - 12th
In this chromosome activity students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions on DNA, nucleic acids, nucleotides and RNA.  
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Power Generation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine energy issues. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discuss nuclear power options. High schoolers also discuss energy consumption and create energy reduction guides for students their own age. Many...
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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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Solar System

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Solar System activity, students are quizzed. Students answer questions about the solar system and the planets and other celestial bodies that comprise it.
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Anatomy and Physiology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore anatomy and physiology using various activities. For this biology lesson, students reasearch about medical radiation and its applications. They study cell cycle, cell division and other processes that sustain life.
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Honors Biology E3 Project Instructional Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate the use of radiation in medical procedures. In this biology lesson students compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. They research the different applications of radiation.
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AP Biology Lesson Outline

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research about the different careers in bioengineering. In this biology lesson, 12th graders identify the different stages in the cell cycle. They discuss the pros and cons of using radiation.
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Hazardous Waste

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define technology and relate the definition to the production of electricity using nuclear energy. They also list the technologies involved and relate the use of these technologies to their effect on society in general, and...
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Radiation In Our World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different sources of radiation around us. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate their estimated radiation exposure per year. They research a current issue about radiation.
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Date a Rock!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the "age" of the sample rocks.
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In Search of Cosmic Rays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare rates to altitude. They conduct a class discussion about the results.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects as well.
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How Might Radon Affect Me?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in an experiment in which they discover the relationship between the lungs and radon. They identify the helpful and harmful aspects of radiation. They also research any illnesses related to exposure to radon gas.
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What is Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article about radon and its properties. They examine a periodic table and identify the numbers surrounding an element. They discuss the harmful and helpful effects of radiation.
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How Does Radiation Affect You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Pieces of Mind: Remembering What Matters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners watch the program "Pieces of Mind" from PBS and participate in a class discussion about PET scans and their advantages. Students then brainstorm activities a PET scan could be used for.
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Chernobyl 2 - Air Currents

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a scale model of the affected area of the Chernobyl disaster. Using this scale model, they simulate the explosion and the resulting uneven dispersal of fallout due particularly to wind direction and weather conditions.
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Half-Life Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lab in which they are introduced to carbon-dating. In groups, they use the holes of paper from a hole puncher and determine the rate of retention after shaking coins onto the same area. They record their...
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Nuclear Chemistry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write and balance nuclear equations. In this chemistry instructional activity, students identify materials that block radiation using polymers. They collect and analyze data from the experiment.
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Geologic Time: Relative and Absolute Dating

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate relative and absolute dating; determine the difference between the two dating systems; and apply this knowledge by creating a geologic timetable of their own.
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Polishing the Petoskey

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners select a stone and polish it. Throughout the process they demonstrate an understanding of rocks and fossil formation.
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How Much Radiation is Around You?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the use, misuse and fear of radiation. They read an article about radiation on food and discuss the positives and negatives of this process. They answer questions to complete the lesson.

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