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Share of Primary Energy from Nuclear

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive map, chart, and graph to show how much a country's energy comes from nuclear.
Students can compare nuclear power share from as far back as 1965.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can easily find related resources that can help them with continued research in this subject area.
Students can easily see the major differences between countries by running their mouse over the map to see the percentages.

Prerequisites

Students may not be familiar with nuclear energy as a clean energy source. Teachers may need to review this concept with students.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can discuss the possible safety impacts of nuclear energy. Teachers can explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission, or use the Introduction to Nuclear Energy resource.
Social studies classes can use this resource in combination with this nuclear energy lesson.
History students can discuss historical nuclear disasters and discuss their impact on public opinion of nuclear energy.

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