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Energy Transfer

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the properties of heated air. They make predictions about what they think makes the wind blow on a worksheet, and conduct two experiments to demonstrate the properties of heated air. Students heat a bottle until a...
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Sea Ice Research

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study sea ice and its importance in climate and climate change. They discuss sea ice as a presence of a food source for marine animals in the arctic and complete a lab activity. After completing the lab, they watch a video...
Worksheet
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Science Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, learners look for the words that are related to the theme of the sheet in the word search. They also work on spelling skills.
Worksheet
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Electrons and Atoms

For Students Higher Ed
In this atoms worksheet, students determine the velocity, wavelength, power, and frequency of given atoms. Student describe wave-particle duality and give the principle and angular quantum numbers for given orbitals. This worksheet has...
Worksheet
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Jupiter - King of the Planets

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Jupiter activity, students read a passage about the environment and atmosphere of Jupiter. Students then answer several multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Telegraphy

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research the telegraph. In this telegraph lesson, students review the history of the telegraph. Students complete radio wave experiments. Students work in pairs to complete 3 sound exercises.
Worksheet
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Spelling List 21: Sight Words, Polysyllabic with Suffix, and Academic Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spelling worksheet, students copy a set of 21 words 2 times each. Words are either sight words, polysyllabic with a suffix or academic vocabulary. 
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Nrc: Unit 2 the Uses of Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan on the uses of radiation in science, industry, and medicine. Gives many household examples of how radiation is used. Learners will also learn about the NRC's role in regulating radioactive materials.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
How much radiation are we exposed to every day? Find out in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Reaction." [1:46]
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Nrc: Unit 1 Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has lesson plans and activities related to radiation. Activities include measuring radiation with a Geiger counter and observing radiation 'footprints' in a cloud chamber.
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radiating Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about electromagnetic radiation, dipole radiation, and electric fields by observing the effects of changes in sinusoidal, circular, and linear motion on the outward propagation of radiation. This...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity from the NOVA: "Dirty Bomb" Web site explores sources of radiation, both harmful and beneficial, natural and manmade.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: College Physics: Radiation

For Students 11th - 12th
In this section of a college textbook, the topic of radiation is explored. Understand how the process of radiation transfers heat. Also learn how to calculate the rate of heat transfer by using the Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation....
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Radiation Protection

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the EPA's Radiation Protection Division, which aims to protect the nation's people and environment from harmful exposure to radiation.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive activity that discusses how radiation is like energy and comes in different forms.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Radiation Types

For Students 9th - 10th
Given illustrations, diagrams, or descriptions, students will identify alpha, beta, or gamma radiation.
Website
Other

Onco Link: Radiation Oncology

For Students 9th - 10th
This OncoLink page is a table of contents for information on Radiation Oncology. Includes description, treatment process information, and more.
Graphic
NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Global Maps: Net Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
View a global map from NASA's Earth Observatory that shows net radiation from July 2006 to November 2008. Learn about radiation and the balance between incoming and outgoing energy in the atmosphere.
Interactive
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Radiation and Human Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive explores the exposure of radiation to the human body and its effects both indirect and direct. Find out the sources of radiation that people are exposed to daily.
Website
Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Radiation and Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the health risks associated with radiation exposure.
Handout
Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Overview of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details what radiation is, the physics of radiation, and radiative transfer as it occurs in nature. Content explores the electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, properties of radiation, and solar radiation.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the topic of radiation, including many hyperlinked terms.
Activity
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Atmospheric Processes Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides background information, images, and an activity to help students understand the concept of radiation. Includes both the student pages and a teachers guide with lesson plan.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Dangers and Uses of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the danger and uses of radiation, how it is detected, and radiation in the environment.

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