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Updated 11/2005

Radon Information for Teachers

  
 

NC Science Teachers Workshop-- Greensboro--- November 10-11, 2005

  
 

We presented general information about radiation (hazards, safety, what is it?, etc) and radon in the exhibit hall.  Our booth was manned in conjunction with the NC Health Physics Society. Thank you for visiting our booth at the Workshop.  We look forward to seeing you next year!
National Safety Council:  visit here to request a free resource kit "Understanding Radiation in Our World"

  
     
Other Information for Teachers:
Healthy Schools (from EPA)
Smoke Free Homes Program (New Products Flyer)		  
     
 

Interested in a special Radon project for your class??? Please contact us!

If you have any comments or suggestions on how to improve this information, please contact our office.  We are always open to ideas for improvement!

  
     
 

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Science Teacher Workshop
Durham  7/2005

Radiation General Info

Rad. General Info with Moving Images

Radon General Info

Radon General Info with Moving Images
 

If you are interested in a Radon Study for student participation in your school, please contact Radon Coordinator for more information!

Science Teacher Workshop
Morehead City 7/2004

Radiation General Info

 General information about Radiation and the effects on humans. This was presented by Dale Dusenbury. Feel free to use the presentation or parts thereof to assist you in classroom instruction. (~45 minute presentation)

Radon General Info

 The radon presentation about the general facts about radon and its prevention.  This was presented by Radon Coordinator. Feel free to use the presentation or parts thereof to assist you in classroom instruction. (~25 minute presentation)

 
NC Science Teachers Workshop Fall/2003 Introductory Info (pdf) Presentations
Activities for Students More Information

Presentations for Students to view individually or with Teachers

 Oral Presentation Part I 15 minute presentation for Students on the Science & History of Radon.  This is a powerpoint presentation with the oral skit recorded on the presentation. It is targeted at middle school and freshmen students.
Oral Presentation Part II 10 minute presentation on the health effects & dangers of Radon, & Radon testing information.

Presentations for Teachers to Present to Students

 Presentation The above presentations without the audio. You can use the Written presentation below to assist you in presenting the information to your students.
Written The written script for the non-audio presentation.
Activities for Students to support instruction. Crossword Puzzles (pdf) Crypto Puzzles (pdf)
Word Finds (pdf) Other Worksheets (pdf)

More Information

 If you would like further information or assistance with special Radon Projects with your students, please contact our office.  We are very excited to assist you in presenting Radon Information to Students and Parents throughout your school.
 
   
NCDENR   Radiation Protection Section
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