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Students explore the medical applications of radioisotopes using an online, scenario-based learning experience. 

Students will:

• Select the appropriate radioisotope for each patient and their medical issue.
• Relate the characteristics of a medical radioisotope (half-life and type of radiation emitted) to its use.
• Complete decay equations for four commonly used radioisotopes.

A student workbook to accompany this module is available. Answers available upon request via education@ansto.gov.au 

Water is a resource that needs careful management to ensure it is used sustainably. In this data set, students analyse real research data about the sustainability of groundwater on Rottnest Island. 

Students will:
- understand the concepts of groundwater and aquifers and the role of the water cycle
- use MS Excel to construct simple graphs (or draw graphs by hand)
- interpret and analyse graphs and other representations of data
- investigate the effects of a changing climate on groundwater resources
- distinguish between correlation and causation

Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 12 Physics.

- Participate in live demonstrations to review the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
- Learn about radioactive decay, half-life and methods of detecting radiation, including with a cloud chamber.
- Define and understand applications of fission, fusion, binding energy and mass defect, and investigate the structure and function of the OPAL multipurpose reactor.
- Investigate the role and operation of particle accelerators at ANSTO.

Cost: $90 per class. 

This tour is an introduction to isotopes, radioactivity and half-life, and the real-life applications of these concepts. Students will do a series of hands-on activities using the workbook below. 

We are working on new content to address the new 2026 NSW Science Stage 5 (Year 9-10) syllabus.

All tours are available Monday to Friday for Years 7 to 12 classes. The cost per student is $12.50 and teachers are free. 

Please print enough copies of the relevant workbook for your class before your visit to ANSTO.