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University of Hawai'i

Univ. Of Hawaii: The Effects of Gamma Rays on Mars Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Hawaii describes the results of experiments to use gamma rays to sterilize rocks from outer space.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive unit will take students up close and personal with the nuclei of atoms as they discover some of their more intimate process. These will include radioactive decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray, Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Frequently asked questions are answered about gamma rays.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Gamma Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how and why gamma decay occurs, what gamma rays are, and why gamma radiation is the most harmful.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Radioactivity Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an interactive quiz over radioactivity. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Gamma Rays From Supernovae and Supernova Remnants

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronomers use gamma decay to study the lives of the stars.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Does Radioactive Decay Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the processes of radioactive decay in primary and secondary modes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactive Decay

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What radioactive decay is and the three different types. How it changes one element to another and its dangers.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Radioactive Decay Types Article

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Khan Academy provides information about radioactive decay. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Gamma Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the process of gamma decay is provided.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Basic Nuclear Science Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides the ABC's of nuclear science including radioactivity and gamma decay to fission and comic rays.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides formulas and examples that deal with Nuclear Chemistry. It also has practice problems.
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World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Gamma Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
A good illustration and a simple explanation of gamma-ray decay.