Unit Author Name School District School Name School City, State Unit Overview Unit Title Advantages

and Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy Unit Summary The discovery radioactive substances and nuclear energy was major breakthrough in science and technology. Their uses have become increasingly important in the field of industries, medicine, archeology and agriculture. In this unit, students assume the role of activist, NGO, government or corporate to voice out their opinion on the issues of nuclear energy based on their research and knowledge. Student will be debating on their stand whether to agree or disagree on this issue in a debate session. Besides, they will held an exhibition in the school hall during the debate session. Subject Area Science Year/Form Form 4 Approximate Time Needed 6 weeks (5 hours per week) Unit Foundation Team 6 Kuala Kangsar Malay College Kuala Kangsar Perak

Targeted Curriculum Specifications and Benchmarks

Science Theme: Nuclear Energy Learning area: Production of nuclear energy and its uses i) ii) State the uses of nuclear energy Explain the effects of nuclear energy production

Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to: i) ii) iii) iv) Explain that nuclear energy can be used as alternative energy source. Explain the effects of nuclear energy production on environment and human. Analyze the need of constructing nuclear energy plant in Malaysia. Explain the need of proper handling of radioactive substances and radioactive wastes.

Curriculum-Framing Questions Essential Question Unit Questions

Does nuclear energy benefit to all? How does nuclear energy give advantages to us?

Content Questions

What are the processes of generating electricity from nuclear energy? What are the proper handlings of nuclear energy? What are the effects of improper handling of nuclear energy?