This six-hour workshop will prepare attendees to teach the basics about radiation, how to detect radiation, and applications of nuclear science and technology in society. It will include activities, short lectures, and labs that can be conducted in Middle and High School classrooms. Teachers who complete this workshop will receive the following materials: background information, hands-on activities, supplementary resources, and a Civil Defense surplus Geiger Counter to take back to their classroom!
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON, Deloach Hall
8:30 am to 3:45 pm
Learn how to use Geiger counters to detect radiation from background and man made sources. Teachers who complete the workshop receive a certificate of completion for 8 contact hours (.8 CEUs), a CD V-700 Geiger counter, a teacher resource book with ideas for classroom use, and information about radioactive sources that can be safely used in the classroom. This year, home radon kits will also be provided, thanks to a generous donation from RSSI.
This popular workshop includes classroom experiments and demonstrations crucial to making classroom learning come to life.
Educational materials developed by ANS volunteers and staff are provided to classroom teachers at the workshop. The items include booklets, supplemental handouts, posters, and other instructional tools. Our materials are developed for students ranging from middle school through young adult level, and are applicable to all areas of science instruction.
SPACE IS LIMITED: Pre-registration is required
Registration is now open until 10/24
Early Registration is $95 (until 10/3)
General Registration is $149 (10/4 - 10/24)
Disneyland Hotel / 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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