| Summary of Research: Scientists wanted to know if it's possible to redesign nuclear power stations so that they can run on nuclear waste. |  |
Key terms
+ Nuclear power
+ Clean energy
+ Greenhouse gas emissions
+ Radioactive waste
Scientific Methods
+ Data extrapolation
+ Scientific modeling
+ Feasibility analysis
Reading level
+ High school, upper level
+ High school, lower level
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
IV.Land and Water Use: E. Mining.
V. Energy Resources and Consumption: D. Nuclear Energy
VI. Pollution: A. Pollution Types; B. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health; C. Economic Impacts.
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from PLOSOne
+ Opening video
+ Nuclear power
+ Clean energy
+ Greenhouse gas emissions
+ Radioactive waste
Scientific Methods
+ Data extrapolation
+ Scientific modeling
+ Feasibility analysis
Reading level
+ High school, upper level
+ High school, lower level
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
IV.Land and Water Use: E. Mining.
V. Energy Resources and Consumption: D. Nuclear Energy
VI. Pollution: A. Pollution Types; B. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health; C. Economic Impacts.
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from PLOSOne
+ Opening video
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| | Nuclear energy explained Duration: 4 min |
| | The new nuclear energy technology Duration: 8 min |
| | What is a circular economy? On the importance of thinking about waste as a resource. Duration: 3 min |