ANSTO " Revealing nuclear secrets ",

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Dear Jaro,

 

I did not have time yet to look closely to the material you recommended,

but I wonder, what for instance „Years 7 to 10 science students” means.

I do not believe that they would be 7 to 10 years old. Unfortunately I

do not know anything about the Australian school system.

 

Franz

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Von: owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu

[mailto:owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu] Im Auftrag von Franta,

Jaroslav

Gesendet: Dienstag, 02. November 2004 15:12

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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.