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These six activities explore uranium mining and the impact it has left on the people and the environment. Activity #3 relates to mining in the four corners region and its effects on Navajo workers, and activity #6 focuses on what cleanup and advocacy efforts have been (and need to be).

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Add a Tech Twist Required: Activity #6 requires an internet-accessible computer and projector to show a documentary.
Hints for uses in your library Consider showing the documentary and holding discussions in lieu of the worksheets.
Related Links "The Return of Navajo Boy" Documentary Trailer
The Return of the Navajo Boy Full Documentary
The Return of Navajo Boy website
The Return of Navajo Boy Impact Slideshow
Uranium: Teacher Background Information
EPA: Regional Radiation Contacts
The History of Uranium Mining and the Navajo People
Originating Source United States Environmental Protection Agency
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RadTown Uranium Activities

RadTown Uranium Activities

These six activities explore uranium mining and the impact it has left on the people and the environment. Activity #3 relates to mining in the four corners region and its effects on Navajo workers, and activity #6 focuses on what cleanup and advocacy efforts have been (and need to be).