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Calhoun, Lawrence; Shrigley, Robert C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1986
Reviews a study that attempted to obtain baseline data on variables that may be related to the nuclear attitudes of students. Presents survey results of the attitudes of college students, secondary school age students, and members of an anti-nuclear action group toward the generation of electricity from nuclear energy. (ML)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Students, Electricity, Local Issues
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Kauffman, George B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Examines scientific discoveries which underlie the atomic bomb and its technological development in the United States during World War II. Changing views, super-weapon development, early American efforts, production/dropping the bombs, and the Oppenheimer case are considered. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics
Armstrong, Jennifer – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1982
Discusses reasons why nuclear power/technology should be taught. Indicates that the subject is not strictly science-related, the issues offering material for lessons in geography, history, politics, and economics. Also suggests presenting both sides of the nuclear power argument. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Fainberg, Anthony – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1980
A physicist argues for the establishment of ground rules in the current nuclear power debate so that vital policy decisions and discussions stay within the realm of rationality permitting useful and meaningful exchanges of information and data. (BT)
Descriptors: Conflict, Debate, Decision Making, Energy
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Technology Teacher, 1991
This learning activity provides an overview of the problem of clean energy sources and examination of alternatives. Student activity, quiz with answers, related activities, and nine references are provided. (SK)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Energy Conservation, Fuels
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Lanouette, William – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1990
Discusses the energy sources not causing global warming. Suggests the use of nuclear energy as an alternative. Presents many excerpts from U.S. Congress and Senate hearings. (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environment, Environmental Influences, Environmental Research
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Schlene, Vickie J. – Social Education, 1992
Provides a partial listing of documents from the ERIC database dealing with energy. Includes information on natural resources, curriculum planning, and energy development. Suggests available educational materials including curriculum plans from Oregon, Maine, and federal agencies. (DK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy
Lamkin, Leslie – Nuclear Industry, 1991
This article provides descriptions of various aspects of the three comprehensive energy bills pending before the U.S. Congress. All three bills assign nuclear energy a prominent role through support of the electric utility industry's stated goal of ordering a new nuclear energy plant by the mid-1990s. (JJK)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Electricity, Environmental Education, Federal Legislation
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National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1986
This report covers the general issues involved in nuclear safety research and points out the areas needing detailed consideration. Topics included are: (1) "Principles of Nuclear Safety Research" (examining who should fund, who should conduct, and who should set the agenda for nuclear safety research); (2) "Elements of a Future…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Engineering, Higher Education
Davis, Ken, Ed. – Kentucky English Bulletin, 1985
Various aspects of teaching English in a nuclear age is the focus of the 13 articles in this journal. Titles of the articles are as follows: (1) "The Future? Educating about the Nuclear Arms Race"; (2) "Nuclear Arms in a University English Class"; (3) "Prospectus for a Course on War, Peace, and Apocalypse in Western Thought and Literature"; (4)…
Descriptors: Curriculum, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education
Beane, Marjorie – 1982
The history, problems, arguments, and controversy concerning power created by nuclear fission are outlined. The purpose of the booklet is to present unbiased information for the layman in understandable language in order to improve the quality of national debate over nuclear power. Information for the booklet was gathered from journals, government…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Economics, Federal Regulation, History
Groseclose, Richard – 1979
This second in a series of seven modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques I describes the predominantly used leak test methods in nuclear power plants. More specifically, the module describes these test methods, the testing techniques, and the associated quality assurance requirements. The module follows a typical…
Descriptors: Course Content, Energy, Inspection, Learning Activities
Groseclose, Richard – 1979
This fifth in a series of seven modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques I explains the radiographic process, from radiation source selection to equipment and specimen selection and arrangement, and film processing. The module follows a typical format that includes the following sections: (1) introduction, (2) module…
Descriptors: Course Content, Energy, Inspection, Learning Activities
Pelton, Rick; Espy, John – 1979
This sixth in a series of seven modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques I explains radiographic inspection as a means of nondestructively examining components, assemblies, structures, and fabricated piping. The module follows a typical format that includes the following sections: (1) introduction, (2) module…
Descriptors: Course Content, Energy, Inspection, Learning Activities
Pelton, Rick; Espy, John – 1979
This seventh in a series of seven modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques I describes radiographic specifications and code requirements. The module follows a typical format that includes the following sections: (1) introduction, (2) module prerequisites, (3) objectives, (4) notes to instructor/student, (5) subject…
Descriptors: Course Content, Energy, Inspection, Learning Activities
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