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Crisis in Japan: Understanding Nuclear Energy and Reactors
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Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:06PM
Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:06PM By JENNIFER CUTRARO and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO
Overview | What is the extent of the nuclear crisis in Japan following the wake of the tsunami and earthquake? What is nuclear power, and how do nuclear power plants work? What are the benefits and risks associated with nuclear power? In this lesson, students learn about the nuclear crisis in Japan, then research nuclear energy to prepare informative news bulletins. Materials | Computers with Internet access
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