1. SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US
Unit NAME
Class Work /25/2018
10.3 Nuclear Power
SPARK Collect bathroom passes!
Based on your 10.2 reading, what is a pro and con for nuclear power?
Objective
SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

2. Why do we care?? Global Warming:
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

3. Intro to Nuclear Power Brainpop:
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

4. Video Time! Fuoshima video
Chernobyl Video
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

5. TASK
President Obama has asked for you, a scientist with an expertise in nuclear chemistry, to advise him on whether or not the United States should expand their nuclear power usage as a source on alternative energy. You must conduct thorough research on the benefits and costs/risks of nuclear power, and conclude whether or not the U.S. should pursue nuclear power expansion. You will write a professional letter to President Obama making a compelling argument for or against nuclear power expansion. In your letter, be sure to include the following:
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

6. Close Reading NYTimes Article:
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US

7. HOMEWORK Work on outline Watch videos online and gather more evidence
Objective: SWBAT describe the pros and cons for nuclear power in the US