You have three objectives for this assignment that will be assessed:
Nuclear Energy (function) - Students can show understanding of the science behind how a nuclear power plant functions.
Nuclear Energy (evidence) - Students can provide evidence for both the dangers and benefits of nuclear power.
Nuclear Energy (reasoning) : Using obtained evidence, students can make an argument supporting or refuting the use of nuclear power in our society.
“Should humanity use nuclear power as an energy source?”
Image citation: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nuclear_power_plant_Isar_2.jpg
Each group should evaluate their website by going through the tool on the left. One person from each group will report out your findings.
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