1. Research the history and current production of heavy water.
2. Research other uses for heavy water.
3. Summarize the world's resources of uranium. (see page 11)
4. Summarize the intent and outcomes of Operation Paperclip.
(video, author of recent book)
5. Radium, a radioactive element, (not used for weapons) was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Research the history of radium in Barry County.
6. TerraPower is a company's proposed redesign of a nuclear reactor. How long would it run without refueling?
7. How long could TerraPower supply electricity to the US, just by using the stores of nuclear waste in the US?
2. Research other uses for heavy water.
3. Summarize the world's resources of uranium. (see page 11)
4. Summarize the intent and outcomes of Operation Paperclip.
(video, author of recent book)
5. Radium, a radioactive element, (not used for weapons) was discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Research the history of radium in Barry County.
6. TerraPower is a company's proposed redesign of a nuclear reactor. How long would it run without refueling?
7. How long could TerraPower supply electricity to the US, just by using the stores of nuclear waste in the US?