Covers the field from historical findings to modern-day discoveries -- There are always at least two sides to every story. This program on radiation shows both the good and bad, how radiation helps man, and the dangers inherent in it. -- Part One shows how scientists like Newton, Young, Maxwell, Becquerel, and Curie discovered the basic facts about radiation. -- Part Two explains how radiation works today. Topics include ionizing radiation, the electromagnetic spectrum, nuclear energy, and many others. 38 minutes. Closed Captioning. Grades 9-12. |