Lesson Plan

Nuclear Energy: What's Your Reaction?

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OSHA confirms that rules governing worker safety at nuclear power plants ranks higher than worker safety in offices. Scholars must consider safety, cost, alternatives, and other factors before recommending whether a town should build a nuclear power plant in the ninth of a 13-part series about exploring energy. The trade-offs appear easy to some and much more costly to others, and sharing ideas with the entire class might change a few minds. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Map the closest nuclear power plant
  • Discuss the needs of a nuclear power plant, such as a large source of water 
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge from previous lessons in the unit
Pros
  • Links to credible resources for research
  • Provides discussion questions as an informal assessment at the end
Cons
  • None