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Nuclear Science Activity Book (Key only)

Nuclear Science Activity Book

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Back to School With Nuclear Energy

Whether you are an educator, a parent, or involved in community outreach, these resources from the Nuclear Energy Institute can help create an impactful lesson plan about our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity.

Mapping how the United States generates its Electricity

This resource from The Washington Post maps the most common sources of electricity in the United States. Students can investigate how their state gets its energy and what regions of the United States use which types of energy.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Student's Corner

ScienceEducation.gov connects teachers and students to free, federally-funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. This site has links to hundreds of government sponsored websites including NASA, DOE, USGS and NIH.

Back to School With Nuclear Energy

Whether you are an educator, a parent, or involved in community outreach, these resources from the Nuclear Energy Institute can help create an impactful lesson plan about our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity.

The Atomic Archive

This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb – a crucial turning point for all mankind.

Health Physics Society

This site provides information and answers questions about radiation and radiation safety. The “Student” section of the site has excellent resources for career exploration.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Energy Flow Charts

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Energy Flow Charts illustrate estimated energy use in the United States and each state. These charts also show how the energy is used (residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation).

Mapping how the United States generates its Electricity

This resource from The Washington Post maps the most common sources of electricity in the United States. Students can investigate how their state gets its energy and what regions of the United States use which types of energy.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Student's Corner

ScienceEducation.gov connects teachers and students to free, federally-funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. This site has links to hundreds of government sponsored websites including NASA, DOE, USGS and NIH.

U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Energy’s website is an excellent resource for learning more about all types of energy, including nuclear energy. Here you will find resources about how we currently use electricity, emerging energy technologies, student programs in science, and more.

Radtown USA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s student-focused radiation website, RadTown, has launched with a new look and feel. This interactive, virtual community provides information for students and teachers about different radiation sources, links to additional information and all new graphics and content.

NuclearConnect.org

The American Nuclear Society’s Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information website has a wide range of information, resources, lesson plans, and project ideas useful for teacher and their students.

Interactive Isotopes App

The USCA and ANS present The Isotope App! A great tool for high school students to learn all about isotopes!

NEI Newsroom

NEI’s newsroom posts nuclear news every week that covers important announcements in the industry and how nuclear relates to current events, climate, recent legislation, and more.

Back to School With Nuclear Energy

Whether you are an educator, a parent, or involved in community outreach, these resources from the Nuclear Energy Institute can help create an impactful lesson plan about our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity.

International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA site provides information on food/health, safety, technology, and security issues related to nuclear energy and technology. Topics include nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle and waste management, energy planning, economics and finance, nuclear safety, nuclear law, international conventions, as well as nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards. This is an excellent site for current news in nuclear energy and safety.

The Atomic Archive

This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb – a crucial turning point for all mankind.

How Stuff Works: Nuclear Medicine

This site explains nuclear medicine and how it is used to check the body for health issues. PET scans, cardiovascular imaging, and bone scanning are examples of some of the topics students can learn about.

Health Physics Society

This site provides information and answers questions about radiation and radiation safety. The “Student” section of the site has excellent resources for career exploration.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologies

ARST strives to foster the professional growth of radiologic technologists by expanding knowledge through education, research and analysis. The Career Center answers questions and gives advice for those interested in a job in the field.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Energy Flow Charts

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Energy Flow Charts illustrate estimated energy use in the United States and each state. These charts also show how the energy is used (residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation).

Mapping how the United States generates its Electricity

This resource from The Washington Post maps the most common sources of electricity in the United States. Students can investigate how their state gets its energy and what regions of the United States use which types of energy.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Student's Corner

ScienceEducation.gov connects teachers and students to free, federally-funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. This site has links to hundreds of government sponsored websites including NASA, DOE, USGS and NIH.

U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Energy’s website is an excellent resource for learning more about all types of energy, including nuclear energy. Here you will find resources about how we currently use electricity, emerging energy technologies, student programs in science, and more.

Radtown USA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s student-focused radiation website, RadTown, has launched with a new look and feel. This interactive, virtual community provides information for students and teachers about different radiation sources, links to additional information and all new graphics and content.

NuclearConnect.org

The American Nuclear Society’s Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information website has a wide range of information, resources, lesson plans, and project ideas useful for teacher and their students.

International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA site provides information on food/health, safety, technology, and security issues related to nuclear energy and technology. Topics include nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle and waste management, energy planning, economics and finance, nuclear safety, nuclear law, international conventions, as well as nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards. This is an excellent site for current news in nuclear energy and safety.

Health Physics Society

This site provides information and answers questions about radiation and radiation safety. The “Student” section of the site has excellent resources for career exploration.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologies

ARST strives to foster the professional growth of radiologic technologists by expanding knowledge through education, research and analysis. The Career Center answers questions and gives advice for those interested in a job in the field.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Energy Flow Charts

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Energy Flow Charts illustrate estimated energy use in the United States and each state. These charts also show how the energy is used (residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation).

U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Energy’s website is an excellent resource for learning more about all types of energy, including nuclear energy. Here you will find resources about how we currently use electricity, emerging energy technologies, student programs in science, and more.

NuclearConnect.org

The American Nuclear Society’s Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information website has a wide range of information, resources, lesson plans, and project ideas useful for teacher and their students.