Due Date:
The purpose of this project is to allow you to investigate a personal interest about nuclear energy or related topics. What you will be doing is researching a topic from the list below. You can modify the topic if you would like, but let me know before you do. Only one person may choose a topic. We will have time in the computer lab and the IMC to do some research about your topic. The final report is preferred to be typed but I will accept a neatly hand written paper. I will provide a list of web sites to start your search when we go into the lab.
Paper Requirements:
2-3 pages in length (typed double spaced or hand written)
Written in multi-paragraph form
Contain a Works Cited or Bibliography
Title page
For extra credit any of the following may be done
A collage of pictures about the topic
A demonstration / video about the topic
Turn the paper in up to 3 days early for 5 points per day extra credit.
Here are some possible topics, you may choose your own but it must be approved.
* Different types nuclear reactors
* The nuclear fuel cycle
* Disposal of radioactive waste
* Three Mile island
* Chernobyl
* Zion nuclear power plant pros/cons
* Dresden power plant pros/cons
* LaSalle power plant pros/cons
* Components of a nuclear power plant
* Function of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
* Your stand of the use of nuclear power
* Explanation of NRC Watch list
* Nuclear weapons use/manufacturing
* Safety rules and precautions in a power plant
* Training and qualifications for a power plant employee
* Positions at a power plant for plant employees
* History of power plants
* Famous scientists who invented nuclear power / energy
* Medicinal uses for nuclear technology
* Nuclear food irradiation
Questions? Comments??
Kevin Smyk