Classroom Resources: Nuclear Chemistry

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  Radioactive Isotopes, Alpha/Beta/Gamma Decay, Radiation | High School, Middle School

  Simulation: Radioactive Decay

  In this simulation, students will investigate why radioactive decay occurs, the changes that occur in the nucleus during three common types of decay (alpha, beta, and gamma decay), and what types of materials can be used to protect against each type of radiation. Students will also have a chance to test their understanding of these concepts with a 10-question quiz.

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  Radiation | High School

  Project: The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident

  In this project, students will use their knowledge of nuclear chemistry to read primary sources and write a claim, evidence and reasoning statement to support their determination as to whether the Tokaimura Nuclear Accident was the result of company or worker negligence.

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  Radiation, Radioactive Isotopes, Fission/Fusion | High School

  Project: Love It or Leave It: Living in the Nuclear Age

  In this project, students will produce a short research essay to examine not only the information discussed in class, but to expand the scope of this fundamental foundation of information to begin to develop their own sense of perspective of living in the Nuclear Age.

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  Half Lives, Radioactive Isotopes, Radiation | High School

  Simulation: Half-Life Investigation

  In the March 2017 simulation, students will have the opportunity to investigate the decay of two samples of unstable atoms. Students will interact with the simulation in order to decay the unstable samples resulting in a visual and graphical interpretation of half-life.