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This article considers to what degree the UK depends on nuclear power for the generation of electricity and examines the problems, environmental and technical, associated with radioactive waste. Historical failings, the waste backlog, classification, modern handling techniques and with decisions about final disposal are outlined to provide an…
Descriptors: Classification, Radiation, Nuclear Energy, Foreign Countries
Talbot, Christopher – School Science Review, 2018
This article aims to introduce the actinides and some aspects of nuclear chemistry to teachers and their students. The actinides are a group of f-block elements with atomic numbers from 90 to 103. (The term 'actinoids' encompasses both the actinides and actinium itself). All of the actinides are radioactive but they also have a rich inorganic…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Nuclear Energy, Metallurgy
Vlaardingerbroek, Barend – School Science Review, 2020
The logos of many atomic energy regulatory bodies present a paradox in that the depictions of atomic structure that they portray tend to be 'wrong' in relation to the rules that govern pictorial representations of atomic structure that we teach. These logos present chemistry educators with excellent classroom resources to enhance critical thinking…
Descriptors: Nuclear Energy, Models, Science Instruction, Critical Thinking
Young, Clive – School Science Review, 2017
Matter can be described and explained in a number of ways, using models of increasing complexity depending on the intended audience. Under the current National Curriculum for England, the kinetic theory of matter is taught to 11- and 12-year-olds in secondary schools to explain the structure of solids, liquids and gases and their behaviour when…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, National Curriculum, Scientific Principles
Harris, Frank – School Science Review, 2014
The use of nuclear energy for the generation of electricity started in the 1950s and was viewed, at the time, as a source of virtually free power. Development flourished and some countries adopted the nuclear option as their principal source for producing electrical energy. However, a series of nuclear incidents and concern about the treatment of…
Descriptors: Nuclear Energy, Energy, Foreign Countries, Role
MacGarry, Ann – School Science Review, 2014
The article outlines a couple of the most recent resources developed by the Centre for Alternative Technology for teaching about energy. The key elements are providing sound information on all the significant sources and inspiring pupils to make their own decisions about energy futures based on evidence. Our experience is that engaging pupils in…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Education, Teaching Methods, Decision Making
