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Theme 4: Choosing nuclear futures

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This topic sets nuclear science and technology within its historical and political context, both globally and within Australia. It also looks at how Australian society makes decisions about this powerful technology by examining the roles of politicians, scientists and citizens.

Topic 10 Bombs and breakthroughs: A history

The development of understanding of nuclear science is placed in a historical context.

Topic 11 Nuclear technology in Australia

The history of nuclear technological development and application in Australia is summarised.

Topic 12 How does society decide?

The social and political processes of decision making about the application of nuclear technologies in Australia are described

Summary task 4: Mine your mind

Students examine:

  • their attitudes to examples of the application of nuclear science and technology in Australia
  • the risks and benefits, and reassess their attitudes.
This task draws upon an understanding of the nature of radioactivity and the applications of nuclear science.
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