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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Marie Curie's Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Study the basics of radioactive decay and the properties of atomic nuclei in Marie Curie's laboratory and classroom. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:32]
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Marie Curie Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel eMuseum from the Nobel Foundation provides information for you to read about the life and scientific discoveries of Marie Curie (1867-1934 CE), whose work with radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geologic Age

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore geologic time of the Earth and learn how radioactive decay helps to establish a timeline.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Neutrons

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will find an explanation of the neutron particle located inside the atom's nucleus. Website also defines isotopes and the process of radioactive decay.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Geiger

For Students 9th - 10th
In this dynamic data science game, students try to track down a speck of extremely dangerous radioactive material, which has been lost somewhere in the middle of their lab.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Radioactive Decay Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Substitute coins for radiation. A coin experiment using radioactive decay.
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Google

Google for Education: Model Radioactive Decay Using Computational Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this demonstration students will understand radioactive including its probabilistic nature and begin to see how scientists use computational thinking to model complex phenomena.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with hints and solutions!
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Calculus: Radioactivity and Half Life [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Apply the Law of Exponential Change to solve a "real-world" science problem. Formulas and examples are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Radioactivity Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is part of Planet Diary and contains an online exploration of waste in different states. Students investigate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Priorities site for sources of nuclear waste and then see...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Radioactive Shielding Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the factors that affect the amount of radiation that is absorbed by different shielding materials.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Radioactive Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson consists of half-life problems for the students to work out.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1938

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Nobel Foundation, read about the life and scientific discoveries of physicist Enrico Fermi (1901-1954), whose work with radiation and "discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons" earned him the...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Uranium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the radioactive element, Uranium, atomic number 92. Describes its history, physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits. Also discusses sources, uses, isotopes,...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Radon

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the radioactive element, Radon, atomic number 86. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, details about its impact on human health, and about how it can be monitored.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Radium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the radioactive element, Radium, atomic number 88. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Mendelevium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the synthetic, radioactive element, Mendelevium, atomic number 101. Covers its discovery, physical and atomic properties, and details about permissible exposure.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Pierre Curie Nobel Lecture

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site download and read Pierre Curies Nobel Lecture, "Radioactive substance, especially radium" (in pdf format).
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Penny Half Life Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use pennies to model the half-life of radioactive atoms.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission

For Students 9th - 10th
Start a chain reaction, or introduce non-radioactive isotopes to prevent one. Control energy production in a nuclear reactor.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Radioactive

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a radioactive warning sign used to alert people of possible dangers in the area. The sign has room for specifics to be written including the contents and activity.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, and virtual animations students learn about the atomic nucleus, fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Antoine Henri Becquerel Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Becquerel's (1852-1908 CE) contributions to the world of science, which earned him The 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics. This detailed biography includes important dates as well as an overview of his world with radioactivity.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Half Life in Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the half-life of a radioactive element and how it is calculated.

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