Study the MAP below. Find St. Petersburg, Russia.
What country is directly to the West of St. Petersburg (not Finland)?
hile traveling by train during a
Russian "white" night, from Tallinn, Estonia to St. Petersburg Russia,
the following site appeared from the window of the train.
Collaborative Group Work:
Research Skill (IDENTIFY THE CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES --RESEARCH THE FACTS)
Have students research the type of nuclear power plant(s) near St. Petersburg. Have students identify critical attributes of this type of power plant. What other famous city also housed this same type model nuclear power plant?
Use bookmarks and downloaded maps to assist students. Example: Click here to see map
How many of these type nuclear power plants are situated near St. Petersburg?
What can you find out about this type of nuclear power plant model?
- Is this model considered stable?
- How many of these models exist? Where are they located?
Research Skill (EXTEND -- WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES? "SO WHAT?")
- Discuss the implications of having these types of power plants dispersed throughout Europe.
Research Skill (Prioritize, categorize, and summarize information. Negotiate and plan out presentation method and materials.)
WORKSHOP ASSIGNMENT:
(1) Identify enrichment activities in: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Geography, etc..
(2) Identify the following roles a teacher might play is this scenario under these major headings.
MODEL
MANAGER
MENTOR
MOTIVATOR
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