National Museum of Nuclear Science & HistoryHalf-Life Activity
This activity compliments the teacher’s lesson on half-lives of radioisotopes.
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Atom Lesson Plan
This activity compliments the teacher’s lesson on the atom. In the basic version, students learn about the atom, its structure, the particles. They will also learn how to calculate the atomic mass and find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. In the advanced version, students learn about isotopes and ions.
Trinity
Students imagine the scene at Trinity through a variety of creative writing assignments.
Effects of the Bomb
Students engage with primary resources to form opinions on the decision to drop the bomb.
Radiometric Dating Simulation
Using M&Ms candies, this exercise will demonstrate the process of radioactive decay and its uses for determining the age of a substance. Submitted by James Rathjen.
Atomic Radiation Laboratory
Using radiation sensors and a variety of safe radiation sources, students will build an understanding of alpha radiation and the inverse-square law as well as reinforcing important lab skills. Submitted by Andrew Angle.
Nuclear Fission and its Uses
Students learn the basics of nuclear fission and explore its uses from the Manhattan Project onward. They are then asked to take sides on whether or not this technology has been a positive or negative development. Submitted by Jeff Gorum.
The Explosion of the Bomb
Students are introduced to the explosion of the bomb through crafts.
Learning about the Atom
Students are introduced to the idea and structure of an atom with an engaging craft project.
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