Energy Generation and Nuclear Energy
by Amy Johnson
The purpose of this activity is to teach students about electrical energy generation in Arizona and the science behind electrical energy generation including radioactive decay and nuclear energy.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IxW8eyvZlLbzno5vh79ckQYnAilP5zQ-/edit?u…Related Content
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