Extensive background material, clear objectives, and more are provided to help you teach an introduction to nuclear power. Learners will be able to explain how nuclear power is generated and how it compares to coal-created power. Provide a visual comparison of how much uranium and coal are required to produce an equal amount of power. Discuss the cost and safety of nuclear power plants. 

Concepts

alternative energy sources, renewable energy sources, nuclear power

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Additional Tags

alternative energy, renewable energy, nuclear power, science

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Pros

• Well-written plan 
• Packed with additional resources and background information
• Meets a few Next Generation Science Standards
• PowerPoint slides provided

Cons

• No information on how to construct or purchase the diorama mentioned in materials, but the PowerPoint that can replace it is included