August 13, 2026
Fundamentals of Nuclear Science Classroom Lesson Plans
Nuclear Science Week endeavors to provide a rich assortment of curriculum assistance. There are many activities ready to use in your classroom available at all levels of education (Elementary, Middle School, High School).
Energy Solutions Foundation has provided a number classroom lesson plans, which will provide you with step-by-step ways to teach the fundamentals of nuclear science.
Lesson plans include:
* Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Oh My!
* Atomic Nucleus
* Calculate Your Radiation Dose
* Detecting Radiation in Our Radioactive World
* Estimate Your Personal Annual Radiation Dose
* Fission Game
* How Much Radiation
* Mock Senate
* Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World
* NAYGN’s Global Fuel Cycle Game
* Nuclear Clean Air Facts
* Nuclear Popcorn
* Nuclear Wall Chart
* Perception of Risk
* Radioactive Decay
* Radioactive Decay Chains
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Safe and Reliable Nuclear Energy
* Tearing Through a Half-Life
