American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Nuclear Energy: Background
A resource page on nuclear energy. Learn what nuclear energy is, how it is produced, the history of the power, and advantages and disadvantages.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Thorium
Information about the element, Thorium, atomic number 90. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, where it is found, and details about health-related regulations. Discusses thorium's potential use...
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University of Birmingham: The Nuclear Physics Group
This is the website of the Nuclear Physics Group at the University of Birmingham. There is information on research, degrees, seminars, etc.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
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Chernobyl Children's Project International
The heart-breaking addendum to the Chernobyl accident is that thousands of children were and are still affected by the fallout. Here are the results of an international organization that strives to help these children.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Plutonium
Information about the element, Plutonium, atomic number 94. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations. Discusses reactor- and weapons-grade plutonium, and...
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Timelines: Nuclear
A timeline of the scientific developments in our understanding of nuclear energy.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Cold War
This site takes a look at the events and causes that led up to the Cold War as well as one of the key events of the war: the Soviets gaining nuclear power in 1949. The article also details that events that followed the Soviets' discovery...
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Bush 2007 Budget Underwrites Nuclear, Cuts Environmental
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
PBS
Pbs: Splitting the Atom
This site offers a brief history of the discovery and application of atomic and nuclear energy - both military and peaceful. It follows the spread of nuclear development among the major world players of the 20th century. Great site for...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.30 Nonrenewable Resources
Learn about nonrenewable resources and energy, specifically nuclear power.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nonrenewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Radiation / Half Life
The students will evaluate their personal radiation dose. They will develop an understanding of the term radiation and how it relates to everyday life. The will simulate how radioactive material decays and apply the term half-life....
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: Energy
A simple introduction to energy, offering information on hydro-electric energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and wind energy.
Physics4kids
Physics4 Kids: Modern Physics: Creating Usable Energy
Explains basic information about creating nuclear power. This site includes a video which gives a tour of an advanced reactor.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Radioisotope Power Generation
This is an article about finding the proper element to develop a radioisotope power generator to provide a power source for equipment that is too remote or inaccessible for replacement such as satellites.
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American Physical Society: Division of Nuclear Physics
This is the homepage of the American Physical Society's Division of Nuclear Physics. There are links to information on careers, research, degree programs, etc.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the energy in stars. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Other
Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear 101: Reactors and Plutonium
Interactive tutorial focuses on reactors and plutonium.
PBS
Pbs: Energy and the Environment
This site is devoted to the environmental record of the George W. Bush Administration. It examines everything from nuclear energy and waste to better fuel efficiency in SUVs.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1938
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...
University of Arizona
Pulse: Powerful Explorations of Health and Energy
A cross curricular unit where students simulate an energy task meeting to discuss protecting human health through energy policies. The unit covers content for twelfth grade in math, physics, language arts, and government. Topics reviewed...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: The Case Files: History of Energy
An early history and biographies of the most prominent scientists involved in developing the main sources of energy used in the twentieth century.
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