Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Uranium (Nuclear)
Nuclear energy is energy in the nucleus of an atom. Atoms are tiny particles that make up every object in the universe. There is enormous energy in the bonds that hold atoms together. Nuclear energy can be used to make electricity. But...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Centrifuge
Wikipedia provides detailed information and history on centrifuges in scientific research and industry, including its importance in making nuclear weapons.
Other
Energy Resources
Finding alternative energy sources is a challenge facing the leaders of today and tomorrow. Andy Darvill has created an impressive resource, summarizing various renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
Other
Bush 2007 Budget Underwrites Nuclear, Cuts Environmental
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Sources of the World [Ppt]
Learn about the many different energy resources available from our Earth. Find out the pros and cons of each type: both renewable and nonrenewable.
Other
Bush Presses Nuclear Power Development Agenda
Article from May, 2006 discussing Bush's stance on the development of nuclear power. Go the the site's home page for links to other environmental articles.
PBS
Pbs: The Karen Silkwood Story
Article provides an actual summary of Silkwood's exposure to plutonium and the analysis of her findings at Los Alamos.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Armenia: Economy
A look at the current state of the economy in Armenia from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes. The country's economy is becoming stronger after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
Other
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: Fusion Basics
A wealth of background information on nuclear fusion and its potential use as a commercial energy resource. The advantages of nuclear fusion over other resources, the conditions required for its successful implementation and the future...
US Department of Energy
Us Dept of Energy: Nuclear Age Timeline
This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.
Other
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Acts and Regulations
Government resource presents the laws and regulations that pertain to Canada's Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Nuclear Energy
Timeline of key events in the development of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons, including early scientific discoveries related to atomic science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nonrenewable Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that is consumed or used up faster than it can be made by nature. Two main types of nonrenewable resources are fossil...
Other
New Talk: Is Nuclear Power Essential to Climate Change and Energy Independence?
New Talk provides an online forum where a panel of non partisan experts in their field discuss relevant domestic issues of today. This discussion focuses on nuclear power, climate change, and energy independence. Readers can comment, but...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Nuclear Power O Logy Card
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This card is about nuclear power. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Radiation / Half Life
The students will evaluate their personal radiation dose. They will develop an understanding of the term radiation and how it relates to everyday life. The will simulate how radioactive material decays and apply the term half-life....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power Study Guide
A study guide reviewing nuclear power.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.30 Nonrenewable Resources
Learn about nonrenewable resources and energy, specifically nuclear power.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Emerging Technologies: Advanced Nuclear Fission
A brief explanation of the advances being made in the design of nuclear power facilities.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Timelines: Nuclear
A timeline of the scientific developments in our understanding of nuclear energy.