Instructional Video

Nuclear Radiation

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Viewers learn about both natural and synthetic radiation in a video that discusses background radiation from cosmic rays, as well as from radioactive waste, radioactive fallout, and x-rays. It concludes with an explanation of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have viewers compare and contrast alpha, beta, and gamma radiation
Classroom Considerations
  • Remember YouTube comments are not monitored 
  • Video best fits as a review of radiation
  • The 30th in a series of 49 videos
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning and a full written script
  • Video is engaging and ideal for visual learners
Cons
  • None