Curated OER
Power Plans
For this lesson, students consider what they already know about nuclear power and its uses and then examine an accident at a nuclear power plant. They then research and create reports on nuclear energy.
Other
Union of Concerned Scientists: Nuclear Power
General information on nuclear power and feature articles on particular issues of the day such as articles concerning the nuclear reactor crisis in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Introduction of the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan
This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.
Other
National Nuclear Science Week
Here's a site dedicated to National Nuclear Science Week, Jan. 23-27, 2012. Sponsored by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, this special week is focused on all parts of nuclear science. You can find activities, lesson...
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nuclear Reaction: Searching for Safety
This text excerpt from "Beyond Engineering: How Society Shapes Technology" by Robert Pool looks at the impact of nuclear power. Reprinted on the online home of FRONTLINE, the series on PBS.