Nuclear EDU Workshops

Join us for an engaging workshop series designed to provide Orangeburg County educators with the knowledge and resources to effectively understand nuclear science concepts. Our cohort-based approach offers comprehensive coverage of this important topic. Educators are welcome to attend based on their interests and availability.

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Workshop Schedule & Registration

Choose from three cohort dates covering all workshop topics, plus attend our final combined session where all cohorts come together for classroom-ready activities and resources.

Cohort Options:

Cohort 1: August 9, 2025
Cohort 2: August 30, 2025
Cohort 3: September 13, 2025

Final Combined Session:

Workshop 4: September 27, 2025 (All Cohorts)
Bringing It All Together with Educational Resources & Classroom Ready Activities

Time:

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (includes breaks, lunch, and group activities)

Location:

I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium

300 College Ave, Orangeburg, SC 29115

Introduction to Radiation, Radioactivity, & Nuclear Energy

This foundational session provides educators with essential knowledge of radiation, radioactivity, and nuclear energy concepts. Participants will explore the history and basic principles of nuclear science, different types of radiation, and how nuclear power plants generate electricity.

Session Objectives:

Understand basic radiation, radioactivity, and nuclear energy concepts
Learn to address common misconceptions about radiation

Misconceptions, Risk Management, & Historical Events

This session addresses common misconceptions about nuclear waste while exploring risk management strategies and analyzing historical nuclear events. Participants will examine the contrast between public perception and scientific reality, safety measures, and government regulations.

Session Objectives:

Distinguish nuclear waste facts from common myths
Understand risk management approaches
Explore historical nuclear events and their lessons

Local Impact, Safety, & Technological Advancements

This session focuses on nuclear waste management in South Carolina, safety protocols, and technological advancements. Participants will learn about local nuclear facilities, community considerations, and nuclear waste issues relevant to their region.

Session Objectives:

Examine nuclear facilities in South Carolina
Learn about safety protocols and regulations
Explore technological advancements in waste management

Global & Economic Effects, Ethics, & Intergenerational Responsibility

This session explores the global and economic impacts of nuclear waste, ethical considerations, and intergenerational responsibility. Participants will analyze international policies and discuss ethical frameworks.

Session Objectives:

Understand global nuclear waste management approaches
Explore ethical dimensions and intergenerational responsibility
Examine international policies and economic factors

Educational Resources & Classroom Strategies

This final session provides practical educational resources and effective teaching strategies for nuclear waste topics. Participants will explore hands-on activities, digital tools, and age-appropriate methods for engaging students with complex nuclear concepts across different grade levels.

Session Objectives:

Explore ready-to-use teaching materials and resources
Learn interactive teaching methods for nuclear topics
Create customized lesson plans
Build a resource network with fellow educators