Notes on A nuclear future?
Notes on A nuclear future?
A nuclear future and 
The class debate
Science and geography
Timing: One or two lesson including homework in-between
Objective:
- Allow students to critically engage with detailed information and form a logical argument
Assessment:
- Student performance during the debate
Delivery:
In pairs – Make one member of the pair for the motion, the other against.
In small groups – Different groups are either for or against the motion. You can create a knockout tournament. Your students will need access to PCs.
This activity is an interactive case study. 6: The class debate, supports the online material by providing students with tips on preparing and structuring a debate on the information they have uncovered in the online challenge and further research.
The motion is: ‘Our class believes that nuclear power is the right choice to meet the UK’s energy needs in the 21st century.’
This activity is complex and contentious, and it would be advisable to allow students, especially those of higher ability, to research further before launching a debate.
Here is an internet research trail for your students to follow:
- World Nuclear Association
- Greenpeace
- The Guardian
- Wikipedia.org
- Chernobyl – Look at the original BBC news report…
- …and look at the coverage from April 2006 that outlines the impact of the disaster
Download Activity card 6: A nuclear future? The class debate
- Introduction
- How do I use Energy World?
- Notes on Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Notes on Local to global
- Notes on Climate change
- Notes on Using energy
- Notes on A nuclear future?
- Notes on Energy transformations
- Notes on Distributing energy
- Notes on Global Energy Manager
- Curriculum links
- Assessment
- Order classroom pack and e-newsletter
- Useful websites
- Technical information
Locations within the Energy Experience:
