ANSTO " Revealing nuclear secrets "

["Franta, Jaroslav" <frantaj@AECL.CA>]

Revealing nuclear secrets

Daily Telegraph, 2 November 2004



When it comes to nuclear science it is not all about bombs and power plants.



Despite the fact that Australian nuclear research scientists have made

significant contributions to knowledge in many areas of nuclear science and

technology, the general public know very little about this hot issue.



Whether you agree with nuclear research or fear its consequences, it is wise

to be well informed on the subject. However education resources for teachers

and students on the topic have been scant until now.



The Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has created

an education resource called Nuclear Science in Society tailored to Years 7

to 10 science students available from their website at www.ansto.gov.au/edu

or on CD-ROM.



This resource looks at many different aspects of what scientists do at Lucas

Heights and the wider context of nuclear research worldwide.



Developed in co-operation with the Australian Science Teachers Association,

the resource is arranged into 12 topics covering everything from what is

radiation to the different uses for nuclear energy and radiation.



Executive director of ANSTO, Dr Ian Smith, says that despite the complexity

of the subject "the resource, however, is easy to understand, topical and

user-friendly and we hope it will enhance science's attractiveness as a

subject".



There will also be teacher conferences and workshops related to the

education resource.



The ANSTO Nuclear Science in Society website is at www.ansto.gov.au/edu.

CD-ROMs of the Nuclear Science in Society can be ordered by e-mailing

carolyn.agocs@ansto.gov.au or by phoning Carolyn Agocs on (02) 9717 3934.