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Computer Graphics
Different movies and images of atomic structures; includes a nice MOV movie of the Bohr model. Try to recreate the shape of some models using balloons.
Radiocarbon Dating
A discussion of radiocarbon dating with internal links to how it is used to date different types of materials. Why is carbon used in radioactive dating?
Radioactive
Tracers Technology
A brochure designed by the Southwestern Research Institute on how radioactive tracers are used. How does SwRI use radioactive tracers in their research?
Nuclear
Medicine
A division of an Australian hospital that shows how radioactive tracers are used in medicine. Write a journal entry explaining how nuclear medicine is used today.
The Discovery of the Electron
This site describes the history of the electron and its discoverer, J.J. Thomson. Visit this site and hear Thomson describe how he discovered these subatomic particles.
STM Image Gallery
Visit this site to see various examples of STM images of atoms. After visiting this site, describe to a friend the different types of atoms you have seen.
ADA: Food Irradiation
Facts
About Food Irradiation
National Food Safety Database
- Irradiation
IFIC - Food Irradiation
News Backgrounder
These sites describe the different positions on food irradiation. After reviewing the research and opinions, stage a debate about the subject in your class.
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CHEM 4 KIDS
Visit this chemistry web site to learn more about the states of matter. What is the difference between a physical and a chemical force? Which of these types of forces can change
states of matter?
Diving into
Math and Science
Learn about transverse waves at this site. Do the practice questions to check your understanding.
University of
Cincinnati: Department of Physics
At this site you can view animated illustrations of how images are formed by spherical mirrors.
Brigham
Young University
Go to this web site and view a demonstration of the refraction of light. What happens to light waves that enter water from the air? What if the second medium is glycerine instead
of water?
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