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6/9 Warm-up: Copy this information. Society – individuals, communities, all citizens. Economy – jobs, new businesses, tax revenue…. Technological System Impacts. Environment – clean air and water, waste disposal, wildlife. Politics – new laws, foreign trade, defense,
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6/9 Warm-up: Copy this information Society – individuals, communities, all citizens Economy – jobs, new businesses, tax revenue… Technological System Impacts Environment – clean air and water, waste disposal, wildlife Politics – new laws, foreign trade, defense, infrastructure
Impacts of Technological Systems Lightning Strikes The Big Idea The use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology’s development and use. Power Company Harnessing the POWER of nature... for YOU
Howard Highlights THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER www.dailynews.com - Since 1879 Nuclear Power Coming to Town Farmland has been purchased in Howard County by LSPC for the purpose of building a nuclear power plant. It is to be built along the Patapsco River north of Rte. 70 Lightning Strikes Power Company Harnessing the POWER of nature... for YOU
What “technological issue” are the people of your town faced with?
Write down your thoughts about this project and the questions you would want answered. Fuel Rods within the reactor. Calvert Cliffs Control Room
Safe, Clean, Affordable To be built using Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant as a model. CCNP has been serving Maryland since 1975 and is located in southern Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay Lightning Strikes Power Company Harnessing the POWER of nature... for YOU
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Two reactors produce heat that turns water into steam. Steam turns turbines that generate electricity. Water from the Chesapeake is used to cool the system.
There are currently 104 licensed to operate nuclear power plants in the United States, which generate about 20% of our nation's electrical use. Maryland currently has one nuclear power plant producing about 31% of our electricity.
Safe and Secure Nuclear Regulatory Commission • The NRC requires that nuclear power plants be both safe and secure. • Safety refers to operating the plant in a manner that protects the public and the environment. • Security refers to protecting the plant—using people, equipment and fortifications—from intruders who wish to damage or destroy it in order to harm people and the environment.
Inputs: Fuel Rods, electricity, cool water Processes: Fission, heat exchanges, electricity generation Outputs: Spent Fuel Rods, electricity, warm water
Has your opinion changed? • Now that you know a little more about the proposed project how have your feelings changed? Cite at least one supporting detail or point. What would you say if the property was instead to be used for a new movie theater?
What are your concerns? • Work with your table to generate a list of concerns regarding the impacts of these projects. • Categorize and record the concerns of your group on the back of your paper. Environmental Social Theater Power Plant Economic Political
6/9 Warm-up: Copy this information ___________– individuals, communities, all citizens _____________ – jobs, new businesses, tax revenue… ______________ – clean air and water, waste disposal, wildlife ___________ – new laws, foreign trade, defense, infrastructure