National Health Museum
Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactivity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Radioactivity: how it was discovered, definition of radioactivity and radiation and examples of radioactive elements.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Radioactivity: Expect the Unexpected
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sources of Radiation
An interactive activity that discusses how radiation is like energy and comes in different forms.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Dirty Bomb: Sources of Radiation
In this interactive, learn about sources of both beneficial and harmful radiation which exist in many forms all around us.
Other
Onco Link: Radiation Oncology
This OncoLink page is a table of contents for information on Radiation Oncology. Includes description, treatment process information, and more.
Other
American Institute of Physics: Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
Other
World Nuclear Association: Radiation and Life
This article presents illustrations and a general discussion about radiation.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Radioactivity Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over radioactivity. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Radioactive Half Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The half-life of a radioisotope, rates of radioactive decay and variation in half-lives in different radioisotopes.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Radiation Treatment
X-rays, gamma rays and beta particles are all used in medicine to treat internal organs. X-rays are produced by firing electrons at a metal target and gamma rays are emitted by the nucleus of radioactive atoms. Gamma rays are used to...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1908
At this site read about Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937 CE), the scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances." This...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Radiation Detection Lab
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the amount of radiation that is detected at different distances from a radioactive source.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Radioactive Shielding Lab
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the factors that affect the amount of radiation that is absorbed by different shielding materials.
National Health Museum
Radioactivity: Historical Figures
A summary of the contributions of Wilhelm Roentgen, Antione Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie, and Ernest Rutherford on radioactivity.
Other
The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident and It's Ramifications
An excellent series of reference papers on the worst nuclear accident we have had. Maps and a photo gallery are also provided.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Nuclear Chemistry: Radioactive Decay
Given illustrations, symbols, or descriptions, students will balance nuclear equations.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation Measurement
A brief introduction to units of radiation measurement.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry [Pdf]
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....
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...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Environmental Health & Safety: Jean Frederic and Irene Joliot Curie
This is the story of the careers of Jean Frederic Joliot and Irene Curie.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: Radioactivity
Deepen your understanding of radioactivity. Find out about the history and chemistry behind the concept.
Other
Nuclear Energy Institute
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Nuclear Chemistry
A complete learning module with interactive activities as well as informational text to help students distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.