Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ471553
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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Nuclear-Powered Debate.
Arce, Gary
Science Teacher, v59 n3 p44-49 Mar 1992
Describes an exercise to develop interest and understanding about nuclear energy in which students make presentations regarding a proposal to build a hypothetical nuclear power plant. Students spend two weeks researching the topic; give testimony before a "Senate Energy Committee"; and vote on the proposal. Background information is provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power Plants, Persuasive Discourse, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Simulation, Small Group Instruction, Student Research, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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