Not all radiation is hazardous. Electromagnetic radiation is pure energy. Nuclear radiation comes from the atomic nucleus in which isotopes become unstable and radioactive. Share this video with your class to explore the types of radiation in our world.

 

Concepts

radiation, electromagnetic radiation, isotopes, radioactive isotopes, ions, ionization, the nucleus

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a physics lesson on radiation

Classroom Considerations

• Video presumes that learners have knowledge of terms like radioactivity, ions, isotopes, and acute exposure

Pros

• Questions for discussion, additional resources for exploring, and a quiz are all included in the video link

Cons

• None