
Ask students to hypothesize what they might do in the event of an airborne radiation incident.Start with a vocabulary activity if students are not familiar with radiation and the terms used in this activity, or provide students with the terms and definitions.A copy of your school’s emergency response plan (optional)Ĥ5-60 minutes, not including optional activities or extensions.Student computers with Internet access to: (optional).Buildings as Shielding image (one per student, pair or group).


The concepts in this activity can be used to support the following science standards: Examine the concepts of buildings as shielding and shelter in place.Tour a fallout shelter or research information about fallout shelters.Printable Worksheets and Classroom Aids.
