Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Nuclear Chemistry: Radioactive Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Given illustrations, symbols, or descriptions, students will balance nuclear equations.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze nuclear fission chain reactions and how to prevent them as well as explore ways to control nuclear reactions through these simulations.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Website
Other

Nuclear Energy Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nuclear Energy Institute is an extensive resource for information on nuclear technology, public policy issues, careers in nuclear energy, nuclear power plants, nuclear facts, radiation in agriculture, definitions, and much more.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete learning module with interactive activities as well as informational text to help students distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about nuclear energy as you listen to the audio book describing nuclear chemistry. View maps, examples, graphs, and pictures describing everything from electrons to beta emissions and more.
Unit Plan
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.
Unit Plan
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.
Interactive
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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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.
Handout
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Radioactivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Deepen your understanding of radioactivity. Find out about the history and chemistry behind the concept.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In Chapter 18, Nuclear Chemistry, learn about the nucleus and radioactivity, uses of radioactive substances, and nuclear energy. View different objectives that help aide the understanding of nuclear energy and radioactive emissions....
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Radioactivity

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson explains the types of radioactive decay and how to write nuclear equations. Includes simulations for learning about alpha and beta particle decay.
Unit Plan
Crescent Public Schools

Cresecent Public Schools: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This high school level lesson on Nuclear Chemistry asks students to read the text, link to other resources, interpret graphs and examples, and complete a provided homework assignment.
Lesson Plan
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...
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Energy: Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter study guide about nuclear energy allows viewers to discover the main points of nuclear energy. Learn how to write nuclear equations, draw nuclide symbols, learn how nuclear energy is a major source of energy worldwide.
Website
US Department of Energy

Us Dept of Energy: Nuclear Age Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Low Level Nuclear Waste: A Geographic Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn what nuclear waste is and how to analyze the problems surrounding it. They will compare and contrast low- and high-level nuclear waste, and make decisions concerning how to dispose of low-level nuclear...
Graphic
Other

The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident and It's Ramifications

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent series of reference papers on the worst nuclear accident we have had. Maps and a photo gallery are also provided.
Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Misconceptions About Nuclear Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about Nuclear Science.
Website
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...
Handout
University of California

Ucla: Irene Joliot Curie (1897 1956 )

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes the titles of publications authored by nuclear physicist Irene Joliot-Curie, as well as her complete resume.
eBook
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This online textbook chapter provides learners with advanced-level material on acids and bases.