Nuclear Power Generation
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Provided by: Our World in Data|Published on: July 20, 2021
Data, Graphs, and Maps
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Synopsis
- This interactive map and chart provide students with an opportunity to explore where and how much nuclear energy is being produced around the world.
- Students can select the countries they wish to see on the line graph and view data on their nuclear energy production from 1965 to recent years.

Subjects: Geography, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students can see the progression of nuclear energy around the world over time and see which countries have the most installed capacity.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should know how to read a line graph and a world map.
- Students may need to learn about nuclear energy, as there is no explanation or additional information provided in the resource.
Differentiation
- Cross-curricular connections could be made in social studies classes while discussing the safety and storage of radioactive material.
- Students could discuss why some countries use more nuclear energy than others.
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Resource Type and Format
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