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Nuclear Power Plants, Meltdowns, & Radiation | ||
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith | ||
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| Resource: | Nuclear Power Plants, Meltdowns, & Radiation | ||
| Provider: | U.S. Energy Information Administration: Energy Kids | ||
| Summary: | Age Range: 7 and up (with parental discretion) In light of the nuclear power plant failures in Japan, a ClickScholar from New Zealand requested recommendations for websites that explain nuclear power, meltdowns, and radiation in a way kids can understand. Here are some sites where you can read (Language Arts) and learn more about it. Parents, as always, should preview the materials to determine what is suitable. | ||
| Description: | This site offers basic information about nuclear energy, uranium, fission, types of nuclear reactors, radioactive waste and spent fuel storage. Environmental Protection Agency -RadTown USA Explore a free interactive, virtual town and learn about radiation sources or radiation-treated items you might encounter in everyday life. When you get to the site look on the right side of the screen to click on "Enter RadTown USA" in order to begin the interactive exploration. The topics covered here include: *Personal Exposure - Everyday activities in homes, schools, or offices contribute to an individual's radiation exposure. Being aware of the sources allows you to better control your personal radiation exposure. *Use of Radioactive Materials - Use of radiation in industrial equipment and consumer products are sources of radiation that if improperly handled can result in environmental contamination or personal exposure. *Radiation-Treated Materials - Food, mail, and other items are treated with radiation to kill pathogens. Learn more about these processes and potential sources of contamination. *Transportation - Radioactive waste may be transported from its generation site to a disposal facility. Find out what safeguards are in place to prevent exposure in the event an accident occurs. *Radioactive Waste - Industrial processes that use radioactive materials create radioactive waste. Learn more about disposal and storage. *Natural Radiation - Uranium, radium, plutonium, and most other radioactive materials naturally occur in Earth's crust, but they can contaminate air, water, and soil. Learn how and why. *Security - Radiation is involved in many aspects of homeland security and in safety devices such as smoke detectors and airport luggage screeners. It is also used in military applications. This website also explains the roles that governments and international organizations play in protecting people from harmful exposure to radiation, and describes what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Information is also available in a series of simple fact sheets with links to more in-depth information that you can access from the center of the home page. Or, use the menu to learn how to navigate the site and get links to a wealth of information about radiation archived on this massive site. Radiation and Radiation Poisoning This site offers encyclopedic information for kids on radiation, including natural and man-made radiation sources, and effects of exposure. It also offers a brief explanation of radiation poisoning. I hope these websites help to bring understanding and clarity on these topics that are so prevalent in the news. Enjoy! |
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| Contributed by: | Diane Flynn Keith, ©Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved. Diane Flynn Keith publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling® daily ezine with 12,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your homeschooling, save time and money, and have more fun learning with your children, get your FREE subscription to ClickSchooling® now at http://www.homefires.com/free.asp. | ||
| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Language Arts | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive, Virtual Tour | ||
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| Ages: | 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
| F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N | |||
| Web Site: | http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nuclear_home-basics | ||
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