Share of Primary Energy from Nuclear
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Science, Geography, Mathematics
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What it is
- This resource includes an interactive map, chart, and graph to show how much a country's energy comes from nuclear.
- Students can compare nuclear power share from as far back as 1965.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students can easily find related resources that can help them with continued research in this subject area.
- Students can easily see the major differences between countries by running their mouse over the map to see the percentages.
Prerequisites
- Students may not be familiar with nuclear energy as a clean energy source. Teachers may need to review this concept with students.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can discuss the possible safety impacts of nuclear energy. Teachers can explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, or use the Introduction to Nuclear Energy resource.
- Social studies classes can use this resource in combination with this nuclear energy lesson.
- History students can discuss historical nuclear disasters and discuss their impact on public opinion of nuclear energy.
From the scientist review
Metrics used to measure and convert the different units of energy from nuclear, fossil, and other renewables are accurate and accepted. The resource presents the relative share of energy from nuclear. Africa has a relative deviation and scores low. This resource is valid and recommended for teaching.
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