Nuclear Reactor Safety
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using four short film excerpts to reflect on nuclear reactor safety in light of the accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.
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Nuclear Reactor Safety
Case Study: Nuclear Reactor Safety Lesson Plan
Case Study: Nuclear Reactor Safety Teacher Guide
Case Study: Nuclear Reactor Safety Student Worksheet
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Relevant Subject Area(s)
Health, Film/Video Arts, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, SociologyGrade Level(s)
Middle School, High School, CollegeMedia Type(s)
Documentary Film, Television ProgramAuthor(s)
Sox SperryView Standards
Resource Standard Common Core ELA StrandReading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)