Advanced Research Methods Using Real Radioactivity Data

RESOURCES

iLab: Radioactivity iLab

View the links and image files below for more information about the content addressed in the Cell Phone Radiation Curriculum - Advanced Version.

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Module 1

Pre-Lab Activities

Nuclear Chemistry from NClark.net
Wikipedia - Radioactivity
Wikipedia - Radiation
Wikipedia - Nuclear Reaction
HyperPhysics - Nuclear Concepts
Simulation of Bohr Model and Energy Levels of Electrons in Atoms

Lab Activities - Video Resources

Butter Gun & Bread Video
Mathematical Demonstration and Light Intensity Lab Video
Intensity of Light and Energy of Photons in Red-shifts of Light Video
Example of Inverse Square Law Using Coulomb's Law Video
Hawking Radiation Video
Electromagnetic Radiation VIdeo
Radioactive Decay Music Video

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Module 2

Wikipedia - Controlled Experiments
Definition of Experimentation
Wikipedia - Background Radiation
Wikipedia - Cosmic Ray
Idaho State University - Radioactivity in Nature

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Module 3

Wikipedia - Linear Regression
Wikipedia - Least Squares

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Module 4

Example 1 Format for Listing References
Example 2 Format for Listing references
Google Scholar

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Module 5: Qualitative Understanding of iLab Technology

MIT Article on iLab Software Architecture
Harward (2004) - Challenge of Building Internet Accessible Labs
Harward et al. (2006) - iLab Interactive Services Overview
Harward et al. (2004) - iLabs: A Scalable Architecture for Sharing Online Laboratories
Harward et al. (2006) - iLab Interactive Ticketing and Integrated Management Overview
Use of iLab for College Education

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