Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Nuclear
Summary
This comprehensive introduction to nuclear energy lesson plan provides teachers with all the resources needed to explore this complex topic. It includes tiered bell ringer prompts, a video quiz and cloze notes, a data analysis activity on global nuclear consumption, and a hands-on lab where students model a nuclear fission chain reaction using beads. This resource packet is designed to help students understand the science, benefits, and challenges of nuclear energy.
Activities
Video
Play this short video on nuclear to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Vocabulary + Quiz
Have students review the vocabulary terms, watch the video, and answer the questions in the quiz and cloze notes.
Data Set
Have students analyze a nuclear and total energy consumption data chart and answer questions. Review key terms, then discuss trends as a class.
Hands On - Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide to walk students through demonstrating nuclear fission in a box.
Hands On - Student Guide
Use this handout with students to demonstrate nuclear fission in a box.
Teacher Guide
Download this teacher guide that serves as a walkthrough with answers for the Introduction to Nuclear lesson.
Answer Key
This short document provides answers to key activities in the Introduction to Nuclear lesson.
Downloadables