The Regulation of Nuclear Waste

In this lesson, students are presented with the problems facing the disposal of high-level nuclear waste produced at nuclear power plants along with the government agencies that regulate the nuclear waste. After learning about several disposal options, students research the pros and cons of one of these options and present their findings to the class. The class "votes" on which option they would choose if they were part of a government agency that regulated nuclear waste disposal and discuss current disposal options being debated among various government regulatory agencies.

Resource ID#: 209922 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Keywords: nuclear, nuclear power plants, integrated, math, science, nuclear, fission, waste, regulation, radioactive decay, disposal, power plant

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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