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Problems and Alternatives
Project type: Web Quest
Related topic:
Candu: The Canadian Nuclear Reactor
Candu: The Canadian Nuclear Reactor
Subjects
Science
Summary
Using a variety of Web-based resources, students will research and report on an issue related to the use of nuclear power, and make recommendations based on their work.
Duration
2 to 3 lessons
Purpose
To research, examine, and report on an issue
Before Exploring
In the 1960s, Canada led the world in the generation of nuclear power. Its Candu reactor was on the leading edge of the search for safe, economical power. But over time, ethical and environmental issues around nuclear energy have arisen.
Outline the Opportunity
Students will research and write a report, including a recommendation, about one of the following issues around nuclear power:
- Comparison of efficiency, safety, and cost of other reactors to Candu
- Reactor accidents
- Nuclear waste disposal
- The lifetime of a reactor and the physical state of many current reactors
- Alternate energy source: fusion
- Alternate energy sources: wind, solar, biomass, tidal
Revisit and Reflect
When students have completed their reports, they will meet with other groups who researched similar topics. Groups should compare their research and recommendations and prepare a summary. The new, combined groups will present their summaries to the class. Following each report, encourage student discussion on the topic and recommendations. Based on all reports, each student will write a synopsis of whether to continue or shut down all Candu reactors.
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