PBI Unit Project

1(A) identify the major eras in world history and describe their defining characteristics
1(C) apply absolute and relative chronology through the sequencing of significant individuals, events, and time periods
2(B) describe variables in a contemporary situation that could result in different outcomes
14(C) compare the relationships between and among contemporary countries with differing economic systems
15(C, D) explain the impact of American political ideas on significant world political developments; and apply knowledge of political systems to make decisions about contemporary issues and events.
17(A) evaluate political choices and decisions that individuals, groups, and nations have made in the past, taking into account historical context, and apply this knowledge to the analysis of choices and decisions faced by contemporary societies
25(C) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
27(A, B) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Nuclear energy has affected the whole world. It has made the United States a world power and has been a key issue in many conflicts around the world. The United Nations has set regulations and laws to make sure that nuclear energy is used safely and properly. Many treaties have been signed between nations to control nuclear energy such as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

SUPLEMENTARY MATERIALS, HANDOUTS:

Engagement		Time: ____10 min____
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Make them write what they know about the United Nations.	How does the United Nations affect the world?	[It helps control other nations actions] It controls the world
Make them write if they know who regulates nuclear energy.	Who do you think are the 5 permanent countries that make up the security council in the UN?	[U.S.,United Kingdom, France, China, and Russian Federation] U.S., Canada, Mexico, Texas, UK, Japan, and Germany

Exploration		Time: ________
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions

Explanation		Time: ___20 min_____
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Present power point slide over the world impact of nuclear energy	How does the United Nations regulate? What treaties have been made to regulate nuclear energy?	Will wonder why nuclear energy is not controlled more. Will fill out empty outline.

Elaboration		Time: ____10 min____
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Will ask the students if they know any new problems the UN is facing with nuclear energy.	Is Iran using nuclear energy for electricity or weapons?	Iran is a terrorist country to the United States

Evaluation		Time: ___10 min_____
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Will pick up empty outlines and ask students to write one sentence on what they think should be done about nuclear energy?	If you were on the security council what would you do about a nuclear energy crisis?	Nothing. [I would make sure that the energy was being used for good.]