Kids, Radiation and Science

["Aperans, John E. SFC" <aperansj@MCCLELLAN-CMLS.ARMY.MIL>]

Laura O'Neil asked how to get invited to schools to show young 
students how radiation works and affects our lives.  I asked our
acting Director of Rad Labs here, as he does presentations at
Jacksonville State University, as well as at elementary and secondary
schools in the area.  His answer, in a nutshell, is ASK.  The teachers
and
students are very receptive to such demonstrations.  His one 
recommendation was to talk to teachers about how your presentation
can be fit into the curriculum.  It never hurts to try to give them a 
hand with some of their work.  And if part of the science class deals
with radioactivity, you have a prime opportunity.

Demonstrations that we have put on include the G-M demonstration,
as well as using a cloud chamber with over-the-counter type materials.

People from our office, through the Alabama Chapter HPS, have also
given a hand judging local science fairs.  

Good luck.
John Aperans
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