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Nuclear Energy

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Brightly colored graphics are interspersed among slides in an attempt to add visual appeal, but the core of this collection comes more from informational content, mostly the history of nuclear energy. The safety of using nuclear reactors and the example of the Three Mile Island accident are visited. Two types of nuclear reactors are explained. Increase the value of this resource by adding more explanation of how nuclear fission works, and some photos and diagrams to support the information.

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nuclear energy

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nuclear energy, breeder, nuclear reactor, light water, science
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
52

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