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Kidport

Kidport Reference Library: Energy

For Students 3rd - 5th
A simple introduction to energy, offering information on hydro-electric energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and wind energy.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Time for Nukes?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files article features the alternative energy source nuclear power and discusses the benefits and hazards of nuclear power plants. Also contains additional links for further study.
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PBS

Pbs: Splitting the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief history of the discovery and application of atomic and nuclear energy - both military and peaceful. It follows the spread of nuclear development among the major world players of the 20th century. Great site for...
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Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Modern Physics: Creating Usable Energy

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains basic information about creating nuclear power. This site includes a video which gives a tour of an advanced reactor.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Nuclear Energy and Fission

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about nuclear energy and fission in the science of physics including E=mc2, power plants, uses of nuclear power, and fusion.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nuclear Reaction: Searching for Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
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.