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Instructional Units | Classroom Activities | Introduction
Instructional Units
Unit 1 - Radiation
Unit 2 - The Uses of Radiation
Unit 3 - Nuclear Reactors/Energy
Generation
Unit 4 - Radioactive Waste
Unit 5 - Transportation of Radioactive
Materials
Classroom Activities
1. The Cloud Chamber
2. Using a Geiger Counter
3. Personal Radiation
Dose
4. Powerplant Diagram - Boiling
Water Reactor (BWR)
5. Powerplant Diagram - Pressurized
Water Reactor (PWR)
6. Nuclear Waste Cube
Introduction
The purpose of this site is to establish separate and distinct teaching units on nuclear-related subjects that can be taught in the classroom. And, in some instances, the instructional units can be modified to be taught by teachers with varying degrees of knowledge in this subject area.
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