Choose one of the Bell Ringers provided to display for students to answer.
Introduction to Nuclear
Summary
Students explore nuclear energy from the ground up using a sequenced set of resources that move from prior knowledge activation through hands-on simulation and data analysis. The full lesson includes a bell ringer, intro video, vocabulary and quiz, a bead-based fission simulation, a data set activity, and an exit ticket. Built for middle and high school science teachers who want a complete, ready-to-use nuclear energy unit with no prep gaps.
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