Atomic Energy

Develop an 8-slide presentation outlining what atomic energy is, the pros and cons of using atomic energy, and the civilian and military uses of atomic energy. Use pictures, charts and other graphic information in your report. These will be presented to the class.

  1. Chernobyl: A Nuclear Disaster
  2. World of Nuclear Science
  3. The Seattle Times
  4. Nuclear Radiation
  5. Nuclear Energy Institute
  6. Meltdown at Three Mile Island
  7. Russia's Nuclear Warriors
  8. Submarines, Secrets and Subs
  9. Nuclear Reaction
Lesson Name:   Atomic Energy
Objective:   Students will create a presentation about atomic reactions and the civilian and military uses of atomic energy.
Grade:   (9-12) Lesson Login:   atomic_energy
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
Social Studies
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Paper and pen
Presentation or Slide Show software
Printer, if using software
Interactive Whiteboard Tip:   Students can make their presentation to the class at the interactive whiteboard. Touching the board can advance the presentation. Students can also put hyperlinks in their presentation that refer to pictures or important information they found on the Web site. When shown on the interactive whiteboard, these hyperlinks will make the presentation more interesting to their classmates.