This page has an in-depth description of particles, plus it includes a QuickTime movie and various links to a variety of nuclear subjects. Start the Particle Adventure and describe the standard model of the atom. (
http://particleadventure.org/
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This site has a detailed discussion of radiocarbon dating. How is this method used to date the age of materials in nature? (
http://www2.waikato.ac.nz/c14/webinfo/int.html
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This site lists the particle accelerators throughout the world. Choose one of them and take a virtual tour of that accelerator. (
http://www-elsa.physik.uni-bonn.de/accelerator_list.html
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Check out this virtual periodic table. Click on any element for vital statistics and descriptions. What do you think is the purpose of the color coding on the table? (
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Chemicool/
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This paper posted on this site gives an explanation of how smoke detectors use radioactive elements. What are some possible health risks from the radiation from smoke detectors? (
http://www.uic.com.au/nip35.htm
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This is an online brochure designed by the Southwestern Research Institute to educate the public on how radioactive tracers are used. What are some of the most common uses? (
http://www.swri.org/3PUBS/BROCHURE/D03/radtrace/radtrace.HTM
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Visit this page for an introduction and explanation of PET. What factors helped contribute to the development of this technology? (
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_radiology/pet.cfm
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