Nuclear Project - Chemistry I
                                                                                                 
Use the US EPA Radiation Basics Page or How Radiation Works to start obtaining the information written below. Then go to other credible internet sites and youtube videos to find the remaining information. Please document the location of where you obtained the information in the citation section below. Make sure to double check your information, if it is incorrect, you will lose points. Therefore, you must carefully evaluate the validity of the sites you visit and use.

Once you have completed this document, you will create a digital children’s book using Canva, Google Drawings, or something similar. Your children’s book must contain all of the information in this document. 

Score Breakdown: 		Correct Information Sheet - 30 Points	Original Graphics/Drawings - 10 Points				Creativity - 10 Points

Basics of Nuclear Radiation: 
Type of Radiation
Mass
Charge
Penetrating Power
Ability to Ionize
Ways to Protect yourself





































How nuclear radiation is used in the real-world
TWO medical applications and the RISKS and BENEFITS of each technique
Application
Risks
Benefits














TWO NON-medical applications and the RISKS and BENEFITS of each technique:
Application
Risks
Benefits














Radioactive Decay
An explanation of radioactive decay and radioactive half-life. 


An example of how radioactive half-life is used to determine the age of materials.





Nuclear Reactions:

Process
Explanation of the process and a cartoon drawing
How is it currently used?
Risks/Benefits
Fusion






Fission








A nod to Einstein……………...

E = mc2
What is E? 


What is m?


What is c?


What does this equation mean in its simplest form?










Citations (MLA or APA Format)
Basics of Nuclear Radiation


Medical & Non-Medical Applications
 
Radioactive Decay


Nuclear Reactions


A nod to Einstein
 



Nuclear Chemestry

Phill sitting at a desk with a computer, surrounded by books on nuclear chemistry, looking curious

Once upon a time, there was a curious boy named Phill. Phill was given a big assignment at school about nuclear chemistry. He needed to learn about nuclear radiation and its uses in the world. Phill was excited because he loved learning new things. He decided to start his research with the help of his trusty computer.

Phill's Big Assignment

Phill wearing protective clothing, looking amazed while reading about radiation types

Phill first learned about the different types of radiation. He found out that radiation can have mass and charge, and it can penetrate materials. Phill was amazed to learn that radiation can be both helpful and harmful. He also discovered ways to protect oneself from harmful radiation, like wearing special clothing. Phill was eager to learn more about how radiation is used in the real world.

Discovering Radiation

Phill in a medical setting, observing an X-ray machine with a look of fascination

Phill discovered that radiation is used in medicine to help people. He learned about X-rays and how they can show bones inside the body. Phill also found out about radiation therapy, which helps treat cancer. But he also learned that there are risks, like side effects from treatment. Phill was fascinated by how something so powerful could be used for good.

Real-World Wonders

Phill looking at a poster of nuclear reactions with a thoughtful expression, with a miniature sun and atom models in the background

Phill then explored nuclear reactions like fission and fusion. He learned that fission splits atoms to release energy, and fusion combines them. Phill was amazed to learn that these reactions power things like electricity and even the sun! He also read about Einstein's famous equation, E = mc², which explains how energy and mass are related. Phill felt proud of all he had learned and was ready to create his digital book.