Alternative power WORLD AT RISK Learning Intentions: To understand the role of nuclear power and identify the advantages and disadvantages To evaluate the role of nuclear power as a the fuel of the future

What do you know already? On the post-it notes I would like you to write what you already know about nuclear powerOn the post-it notes I would like you to write what you already know about nuclear power You then need to decide whether your are for or against nuclear power and place your post-it note in the correct columnYou then need to decide whether your are for or against nuclear power and place your post-it note in the correct column

Currently in the Uk

Nuclear power in the uk Nuclear power currently generates around a sixth of the UK’s electricity. As of 2011, the United Kingdom operates 19 nuclear reactors at nine locations. The country also operates a nuclear reprocessing plant at Sellafield. The United Kingdom's first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1956 and, at its peak in 1997, 26% of the nation's electricity was generated from nuclear power. Since then a number of stations have closed and the share had declined to 19.26% by 2004 and approximately 16% by 2009.

The future of nuclear power Ministers have announced plans for the next generation of UK nuclear plants.Ministers have announced plans for the next generation of UK nuclear plants. The government confirmed a list of eight sites it deems suitable for new power stations by 2025, all of which are adjacent to existing nuclear sites.The government confirmed a list of eight sites it deems suitable for new power stations by 2025, all of which are adjacent to existing nuclear sites.

SO why Nuclear power? Will the lights go out in 2023? That is the question facing UK electricity supply companiesWill the lights go out in 2023? That is the question facing UK electricity supply companies Cheap domestic gas supplies from the North Sea are running low, and overseas oil and gas prices have risen dramatically since 2004Cheap domestic gas supplies from the North Sea are running low, and overseas oil and gas prices have risen dramatically since 2004 The UK government has to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% of the 1990, so reliance on fossil fuels has to change if these targets are to be metThe UK government has to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% of the 1990, so reliance on fossil fuels has to change if these targets are to be met

Is Nuclear power the way forward? You will each be given a stance, either for or against nuclear power, you must then work together using the information provided to construct an argumentYou will each be given a stance, either for or against nuclear power, you must then work together using the information provided to construct an argument As you are researching your stance you need to fill in your side of the tableAs you are researching your stance you need to fill in your side of the table Be prepared to argue your opinionBe prepared to argue your opinion

Nuclear power ADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES

Have your opinions changed? I would like you to collect your post-it from the start of the lesson and add any new information you know to itI would like you to collect your post-it from the start of the lesson and add any new information you know to it You then need to decide whether your are for or against nuclear power in the UK and place your vote with your post itYou then need to decide whether your are for or against nuclear power in the UK and place your vote with your post it