This project covers some of the work from the EDEXEL 360 additional Science [Physics] units – Putting Radiation to Use and Power of the Atom.

Therefore, the resource examines the properties and uses of the three different types of radiation - alpha, beta and gamma. It also looks at the sources of background radiation and the instruments to measure it. And how to measure the decay rate of unstable radioactive atoms ... their half-life.

The resource also looks at uses of radiation ... also the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear generated power.

There are five main Powerpoint presentations which include a variety of linked activities ...