Educational Resources

Understanding The Nuclear Industry: KS4 Teaching Resources

Support your students' knowledge of the different forms of renewable and non-renewable energy that make up the energy mix in the UK. We are providing free teaching resources designed to engage and inspire young minds about the vast opportunities within the nuclear sector. These resources will help KS4 students explore nuclear energy and other uses of nuclear technology, and understand nuclear’s potential to provide reliable, low-carbon energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

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We also recommend the following educational resources to support your understanding of nuclear energy. 

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Nuclear Reactor Simulator

Nuclear Reactor Simulator

 focused on explaining how a nuclear reactor works in visual and accessible way.

Nuclear Power Plant Explorer

Nuclear Power Plant Explorer

The World Nuclear Association Nuclear Power Plant Explorer is an interactive map providing detailed information on the world's nuclear power plants. 

RADNUC Podcasts

RADNUC Podcasts

The RADNUC webseries, set up by the NI North West University Network, RADNUC provides interviews with leading figures from across the industry. It shares a lot of insight into the nuclear industry and how it functions. 

Explore Nuclear

Explore Nuclear

Explore Nuclear provides a gateway to the nuclear industry, providing learning resources, careers information and nuclear insights.  

UKNNL NuClear Series

UKNNL NuClear Series

Hosted by the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, the webcast serves as a dynamic platform where leading experts come together to delve into the latest advancements and key topics within the nuclear industry. Whether you’re a member of the scientific community, or simply a curious member of the public, the NuClear Science: Webcast is designed to engage and inform.

Learning and funding sources

All routes into engineering

All routes into engineering

This comprehensive guide is here to help you, as a student, explore the exciting world of engineering, discover various pathways to enter the field, and make informed decisions about your future career.

Developing Experts: KS4 resources

Developing Experts: KS4 resources

Resources for teaching children aged 4-14 years on topics including how a nuclear power plant generates electricity, why nuclear power is important in electricity generation and the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power to generate electricity. 

The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund

The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund

TNIBF Community Grants- The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund offers grants to organisations whose mission is directly or indirectly related to the relief of financial hardship in the UK nuclear industry or communities local to nuclear sites.