Task
Task 1
Complete the discussion questions below. Submit your work to the 8.03 Chernobyl Dropbox.
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Watch The world's first nuclear power plant (3:20). Click here for instructions on logging in to videos. |
- Describe what happened at Chernobyl. Why did this happen?
- Nuclear power was first used for the atomic bombs the U.S. dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We now benefit from the production of energy using nuclear power. How do you think the U.S. and the rest of the world would be different if the atomic bomb had never been created?
- Your response should be 1-2 (no shorter than 1) complete paragraphs.
- Paragraphs should be grammatically correct so proofread several times.
- You will need to include any sources you use to complete your work. Paste each website at the end of your response or in a smaller font after each paragraph.
Task 2
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Based on what you read in this lesson, is nuclear energy the clear choice over fossil fuels for power plants? Post your response in 8.03 Discussion: Nuclear Power. Be sure to include facts from the lesson and to explain your reasoning. After posting your initial message, respond to another student who agrees with your view and one who does not. Try to persuade the students that your view is correct. |
