Activities for radiation risks and uses

Activities for radiation risks and uses
Type of Resource: Weblink

This online resource deals with teaching about radiation safely in schools.

The resource has 27 sections on many aspects of radiation physics and its risks including: the different types of radiation, the risks they pose, manmade radiation and radioactive decay.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S9U06 (Year 9)

Additional Information

This web page is provided by the Institute of Physics and includes worksheets and teacher notes.

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 9 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Analyse patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between... > ACSIS169
  • Year 9 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent... > ACSIS170
  • Year 9 > Science Understanding > Chemical Sciences > All matter is made of atoms which are composed of protons, neutrons and... > ACSSU177
  • Year 9 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > People use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they accept claims,... > ACSHE160