This activity page has been developed as an educational resource to enhance awareness and understanding of radon and its impact on environmental health. It is designed to support families, schools, and communities by providing accessible information and engaging activities that highlight the sources, risks, and prevention methods associated with radon exposure. Through this resource, we aim to foster informed discussions, promote preventive actions, and encourage safer, healthier living environments.

 
Christine Kelly 2024, Radon Child Activity Page, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
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Also of Interest:

 
Family Storytelling and the Benefits for Children
Parents are encouraged time and time again to read stories from books with their young children, as the benefits are many – improved literacy skills, increased school success, parent-child bonding, developing a lifetime interest in reading and more.
 YaeBin K. and H. Petermeier 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-07
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Creating an Autobiography: Starting the Process
This fact sheet contains information on ways older adults can begin to write their autobiography or life stories.
 Collins, C., Petermeier, H. 2009, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS 09-02
Preparing, Cooking, & Storing Food Safely
This fact sheet contains several examples and solutions to preparing, cooking, and storing food safely.
 Collins, C. and Petermeier, H. 2006, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-02
 

Associated Programs

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Nevada Radon Education Program

The Nevada Radon Education Program is funded through a grant from the EPA to educate Nevadans about the health risk posed by elevated levels of radon in the home. The Extension program offers literature, educational presentations and low-cost radon test kits in many county Extension and partner offices.