Re: teaching material

[jrv2@email.psu.edu (John R. Vincenti)]

Penn State University's Energy Technology Projects (College of Engineering,
Nuclear Engineering Department) has a "Radiation Activites for Youth
Series" entitled RAYS.
The unit includes Science Education Activities Dealing with Radiation,
Safey and Applications for Students.  This series for developed for
activities associated with activities found in grades 5 through 8, but
would be appropriate for 4th grades with slight modification.

Contact Person:
John R. Vincenti
Coordinator, Energy Technology Projects
Penn State University

Executive Secretary, ACURI Association, Inc.
(Appalachian Compact Users of Radioactive Isotopes)
814-863-2348
Fax 814-863-2347
Email:  jrv2@psu.edu

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>>
>>Radsafers:
>>
>>I have been asked to teach a class about Radiation/Nuclear Energy to a
>>group of 4th graders (my brother is their teacher).  Please help with any
>>ideas to present to these young minds.  (The key to reeducation of our
>>society must start here.)   I have a fair share of teaching experience,
>>but teaching 10 and 11 year olds will undoubtedly be different than a
>>bunch of techs (no snide remarks).  I want to make it both fun and
>>interesting.  Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>David Berck
>>Sandia Health Physics
>>email:  dberck@sandia.gov
>>voice:  505-284-4132
>>fax:  505-845-3375