Nuclear Power Generation

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

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Synopsis

This interactive map and chart provide students with an opportunity to explore where and how much nuclear energy is being produced around the world.
Students can select the countries they wish to see on the line graph and view data on their nuclear energy production from 1965 to recent years.

Subjects: Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can see the progression of nuclear energy around the world over time and see which countries have the most installed capacity.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should know how to read a line graph and a world map.
Students may need to learn about nuclear energy, as there is no explanation or additional information provided in the resource.

Differentiation

Cross-curricular connections could be made in social studies classes while discussing the safety and storage of radioactive material.
Students could discuss why some countries use more nuclear energy than others.

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Resource Type and Format

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