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Going nuclear

In this Stage 5 unit students are guided to complete a short investigation into the considerations of siting a nuclear power station and then submitting a brief report and reflection.

Target hours for completion

3–4 hours.

Resource

Syllabus

Please note:

Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Science (incorporating Science and Technology K-6) K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2012

Physical world

Stages 4 and 5 – Teachers should adapt resources to best suit the individual and diverse needs of their students.

To mine or not to mine

Stage 4 and 5 – Earth and space – students outline choices to be considered when using scientific and technological advances to obtain a resource from Earth's spheres.

Human impact on global systems

Stage 5 – LFH – 3-4 hours – Students will develop their scientific knowledge about global patterns of geological activity.

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  • Learning from home
  • Stage 5

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