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Generators: Three Mile Island vs. Hoover Dam Lesson PlanGenerators: Three Mile Island vs. Hoover Dam Lesson Plan
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Generators: Three Mile Island vs. Hoover Dam

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Students are given a history of electricity and its development into the modern age lifeline upon which we so depend. The methods of power generation are introduced, and further discussion of each technology's pros and cons follows. Students divide into teams and play a fact game based on what they have learned about electricity and power generation.

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electricity

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electricity, generators, hoover dam, three mile island, science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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