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Radiation Sensors for Medical, Industrial and Environmental Applications: How to Engage with Schools and the General Public
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Seitz, B.; Rivera, N. Campos; Gray, R.; Power, A.; Thomson, F. – Physics Education, 2018
Radiation, radiation detection and radiation protection are topics in physics and its applications which generate a wide interest in the public. This interest is either generated through medical procedures, applications of nuclear energy or nuclear accidents. The technical nature of these topics usually means that they are not well covered in the…
Descriptors: Radiation, Physics, Science and Society, Outreach Programs
A Physics Finale.
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Haynes, Gail E. – Science Teacher, 1991
A third-semester physics course that covers the topics of atomic physics, the theory of relativity, and nuclear energy is described. Activities that include the phenomenon of radioactivity, field trips to a nuclear power plant, a simulation of a chain reaction, and comparing the size of atomic particles are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, Course Content, Field Trips, Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Science Curriculum and Curriculum para la Ciencia Nuclear.
American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL. – 1986
This document presents a course in the science of nuclear energy, units of which may be included in high school physics, chemistry, and biology classes. It is intended for the use of teachers whose students have already completed algebra and chemistry or physics. Included in this paper are the objectives of this course, a course outline, a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Biology, Chemistry, Course Content
A Student Experiment to Demonstrate the Energy Loss and Straggling of Electrons in Matter.
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de Bruin, M.; Huijgen, F. W. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is an introductory experiment that allows students to directly observe and measure the linear energy transfer in matter. Illustrated are the experimental setup including the radioactive source, electronic equipment, and the detector; measurement and calculations; and the results. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Energy Education
Citizen Education on Nuclear Technology (CENT). Teacher's Guide.
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Intermountain Science Experience Center, ID Falls, ID. – 1980
Using an interdisciplinary approach, this curriculum focuses on understanding: (1) the fundamental principles of operating a nuclear power plant; (2) the place of nuclear energy in the overall energy supply/demand situation; (3) risk-benefit balance of the major energy sources; and (4) the role of political action in developing nuclear energy…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Education, Energy, Interdisciplinary Approach
Insights.
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Bogner, Donna, Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes two methods to teach radioactive decay to secondary students with wide ranging abilities. Activities are designed to follow classroom discussions of atomic structure, transmutation, half life, and nuclear decay. Includes "The Tasmanian Empire: A Radioactive Dating Activity" and an exercise to teach concepts of half life without…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials
Citizen Education on Nuclear Technology (CENT).
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Intermountain Science Experience Center, ID Falls, ID. – 1980
Using an interdisciplinary approach, this curriculum focuses on an understanding of: (1) the fundamental principles of operation of a nuclear power plant; (2) the place of nuclear energy in the overall energy-supply-demand situation; (3) risk-benefit balance of the major energy sources; and (4) the role of political action in the development of…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Education, Course Content, Energy