Bring Nuclear Science into the Classroom
Nuclear Science Week explores what it means to "Think Clean. Think Solutions. Think Nuclear" by uncovering nuclear advancements in the fields of Space Exploration, Global Leadership, Carbon-Free Energy, Transformative Healthcare and Innovation & Technology.
Nuclear Science Week 2020
Virtual Week
This year, enjoy free virtual video content, lesson plans and resources that will help your students better understand how nuclear technologies positively impact American lives.
Starting Tuesday, 10/20 - Thursday, 10/22 Nuclear Science Week will be posting new 30-minute episodes featuring:
Starting Tuesday, 10/20 - Thursday, 10/22 Nuclear Science Week will be posting new 30-minute episodes featuring:
Science
Meet professors from MIT and Emory University; and NEI President, Maria Korsnick
Kid interviews
With nuclear science professionals
Sustainable Energy
How nuclear energy works, how it's innovating for the future and hear from Nuclear Energy Institute
Math & Physics
Learn about the power of an atom and how it creates energy
Engineering
Learn how nuclear contributes to spacecrafts, power plants and medical devices
Technology
Explore the future of nuclear science on Earth and in outer space
Space Exploration
Discover how nuclear has been powering space exploration for decades
Science Shorts
Participate in nuclear science experiments with MIT professor, Dr. Mike Short
How to Watch
Lesson planning? Educators can preview each show starting Thursday, 10/15/20.
Preview now
Episodes post to the general public starting Tuesday, 10/20/20.
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Nuclear Science in the Classroom
Want to conduct a hands-on nuclear science based experiment in the classroom? Share your class experiences with us using the hashtag #nuclearsciweek
Lesson Plans
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Light up your world!
Play Mission FissionSee what other nuclear events
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