You have learned that renewable resources can be replenished in a short time. Nonrenewable resources cannot. The sun, water, wind, and biomass are common sources of renewable energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas are sources of
nonrenewable energy.
Another source of energy is nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus of an atom. We can release this
energy and use it to make electricity. In this project, you will research nuclear energy.
OBJECTIVES
Research nuclear energy and its use for generating electricity
Materials
• Research resources
Directions
1. Use the library, Internet, and other educational resources to research nuclear energy.
2. Write a three-paragraph report on what you have learned. Be sure to include the uses of nuclear power, how it is
generated, and the impact it has on the environment. Also, answer the question, "Is nuclear energy renewable?"