University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission
Analyze nuclear fission chain reactions and how to prevent them as well as explore ways to control nuclear reactions through these simulations.
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Nuclear Energy [Pdf]
Chapter 8 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It examines nuclear energy, what it is, its history, and its uses. The nuclear power industry in Texas is described, including uranium mining, and types of nuclear reactors and how...
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Need: Exploring Nuclear Energy [Pdf]
This downloadable article addresses all aspects of nuclear energy. Visual charts make understanding of cycles and concepts easier. Most useful for older students and educators. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission
Start a chain reaction, or introduce non-radioactive isotopes to prevent one. Control energy production in a nuclear reactor.
Vision Learning
Vision Learning: Nuclear Fusion
Interactive concept simulation demonstrates the nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium inside a tokamak reactor.
BBC
Bbc: Un Confirms N Korea Nuclear Halt
A short news article from July 16, 2007 describing the shut down of North Korea's controversial nuclear reactor and the terms of agreement leading to the shut down. Also provides links to earlier news stories, video, timeline, and...
Atomic Archive
The Atomic Archive: Nuclear Fission
Several pages describing the nuclear fission process. Fission reactions are depicted with diagrams and described in words. Part of an extensive site with well-written information on nuclear power and nuclear science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nuclear Power Generation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the design of a nuclear power plant and the production of nuclear energy.
USA Today
Usa Today: North Korea Demands a Nuclear Reactor From Us
This article states that North Korea will not give up its nuclear program until the United States gives them civilian reactors to generate energy. Discusses how the United States is pressuring the countries in the region to put pressure...
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.
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Dickinson College: Three Mile Island Emergency
Here you can learn general information about the nuclear accident that occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in March of 1979 while also viewing an extensive collection of primary source documents, audio recordings,...
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The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident and It's Ramifications
An excellent series of reference papers on the worst nuclear accident we have had. Maps and a photo gallery are also provided.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Effective Nuclear Charge, Z*
The following simulation provides an explanation of effective nulcear charge, Z*.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Melt Down at Three Mile Island
Learn about what happened at Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Facility in March of 1979 with this PBS site. A teacher's guide is available.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Time for Nukes?
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.
BBC
Bbc: Un Approves North Korean Mission
A July 9, 2007 news report detailing the United Nations approval for the return of UN nuclear inspectors to North Korea to observe the closing of a controversial North Korean reactor.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Idaho: Experimental Breeder Reactor No.1
This pioneering nuclear reactor was the site of several milestones in the development of nuclear technology, including the first usable electricity (1951), the first self-sustaining chain reaction using plutonium rather than uranium...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Dirty Bomb: Sources of Radiation
In this interactive, learn about sources of both beneficial and harmful radiation which exist in many forms all around us.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
This online textbook chapter provides learners with advanced-level material on acids and bases.
BBC
Bbc: Japan Earthquake, March, 2011
Complete coverage on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011. Information also provided on the Fukushima nuclear plant. March, 2011
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Uso Eficiente De Energia Electrica
Learn about the efficient use of electric energy in Spanish. See the products and services responsible for saving energy.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): B Reactor
The B-Reactor at Hanford Site, Washington, was the first large scale plutonium production reactor ever built. The project was commissioned under the Manhattan Project, during World War II, to develop the first nuclear weapons.