Microwaves and health
Explore the risks associated with exposure to microwaves
Living in a highly technological world, where access to information and entertainment is at our fingertips, the Inform and Entertain Me topic is a gateway to engage and introduce students to the principles and technology that form the basis for communication devices that are used in our everyday lives.
Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links
This engaging activity allows students to explore the hazards and risks associated with exposure to microwaves. A microwave monitor is used to measure the microwave radiation from a microwave oven and a working mobile phone at a range of distances.
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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You can stream and download the related films by clicking on the appropriate link in the related resources section below.
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Activity overview
Microwaves and health activity description, teachers' notes and curriculum links.
Handout
Microwaves and tissue - student handout looking at the electromagnetic radiation issues related to mobile phones.
Mobile phones - Podcast
Produced by Fun Kids Radio as part of the Techno Mum series, which aims to explain the technology behind mobile phones.
Videos
Engineering entertainment
Communications for safety
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