Nuclear power Debate: 10th grade Chemistry- Position Paper

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

PEW Research

Environmental Protection Agency

• Who created/wrote the source?
• What is it's purpose (inform, persuade, sell an idea?)
• Does any information seem to be missing?

News Stories:

Energy groups praise Trump moves on nuclear as New York climate event convenes

What's behind the national debate on nuclear energy?

Lobbying Groups:

Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Energy