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From uncertainty to vitality: The future of nuclear energy in Illinois
Nuclear is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. The momentum for reliable energy to support economic development around the country—specifically data centers and AI—remains strong, and strongly in favor of nuclear. And as feature coverage on the states in the January 2026 issue of Nuclear News made abundantly clear, many states now see nuclear as necessary to support rising electricity demand while maintaining a reliable grid and reaching decarbonization goals.
Introduce your elementary school students to the atom and the world of nuclear energy with digital lesson plans, project starters, career resources, and more!
Start small by exploring an atom as the foundation for nuclear energy. Then, go big and compare energy sources for electricity solutions! Navigating Nuclear provides you with standards-aligned resources to connect students to applications of nuclear energy on land, in the sea, and even in deep space!
Educator Lesson Plan | 45 Minutes
Students are introduced to the concept of the atom. The class will simulate an atom’s structure as they take on the role of parts of the nucleus. They will be led to understand that different kinds of atoms make up everything around us.
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Students will be challenged to investigate different energy sources as they seek to find an electricity solution for a remote location.
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