Useful Links for Teachers
- Center for Energy Workforce Development
- Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
This site includes animations of nuclear energy basics, detailed information for class projects, links to other sites with information or games, and lesson plans and information on workshops for teachers. These are especially designed for middle school, junior high school, and high school students, their teachers, school administrators, and parents.
NEI Science Club Check out the "Teachers' Lounge"
- National Energy Education Development (NEED)
NEED provides curriculum materials, professional development, evaluation and recognition programs to help students prepare for the future. The energy industry faces labor shortages in the coming years. Energy choices and challenges will become increasingly complicated as the nation and the world balance the need for energy supply with the importance of increasing energy efficiency and conservation. The world energy market grows daily, with new stakeholders, new resources and greater challenges. The energy world is ever-expanding, and NEED exists to prepare future leaders, train teachers to teach energy from a balanced perspective, and reach parents and community decision makers through energy outreach and education.
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Resource Center
This site was designed to be a comprehensive source of information and materials for NDT and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) technical education. The site was created by NDT professionals and educators from around the world.
Especially for Educators
- American Nuclear Society: For Teachers and Students
- STEM Education Caucus
In response to a pressing need for an understanding of scientific and mathematical principles, a working knowledge of computer hardware and software, and the problem solving skills developed by courses in STEM that are necessary for most jobs, Congressman Vern Ehlers (R-MI) and Congressman Mark Udall (D-CO) have launched the bipartisan STEM Education Caucus for Members of Congress. Find out more here.
STEM Info and Newsletters
- Health Physics Society
- Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)
VAST is a comprehensive professional organization dedicated to the nurturing and advancement of superior science education.
- Tech Prep
The primary goal of Tech Prep is to provide students with challenging instruction in both academic and technical areas while preparing them for careers and for further education. Learn more about how Tech Prep accomplishes this.
- The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program Evaluation Project
Find out how to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and resources developed under NSF ATE project grants.
- WorkKeys
Learn more about the Applied Technology Skills assessment that is used in the project's research.
- Nuclear Tourist
A very comprehensive overview of all facets of nuclear power.
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