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Exploring Nuclear Energy PPTExploring Nuclear Energy PPT
Publisher
National Energy Education Development Project
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
16
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Exploring Nuclear Energy

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Every 18–24 months, nuclear power plants shut down to remove their used uranium fuel, a radioactive waste. Show learners how energy is made and used around the world and then focus on the United States' usage. Viewers then specifically explore nuclear power, learning how a nuclear power plant works and its advantages and disadvantages. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nuclear power, energy, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Teachers may want to spend one day discussing a few different types of energy; tweak this presentation to include other types 

Classroom Considerations

  • Not all slides have notes; teachers need to preview and add talking points and questions for pupils where needed
  • Must have PowerPoint to use the resource

Pros

  • Presentation includes high-quality images and diagrams to enhance understanding
  • Includes a number of graphs, which are great talking points for class

Cons

  • Presentation is a sit-and-get lesson and does not include critical thinking questions

Common Core

RST.11-12.4

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