Knutson, Julie
Church Rock Uranium Mine Disaster Julie Knutson - Ann Arbor, Michigan Cherry Lake Publishing 2021 - 32 pages chiefly illustrations color 24 cm. - Unnatural Disasters .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Church Rock, New Mexico uranium mine disaster of 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
Grades 4-6
9781534181878 9781534180161
2020040021
Uranium mines and mining
Tailings dams
Dam failures
Radioactive wastes
Disasters
Navajo Indians
New Mexico
TN319.5 / .K58 2021
j363.17990978983 Knu 23
Church Rock Uranium Mine Disaster Julie Knutson - Ann Arbor, Michigan Cherry Lake Publishing 2021 - 32 pages chiefly illustrations color 24 cm. - Unnatural Disasters .
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Church Rock, New Mexico uranium mine disaster of 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
Grades 4-6
9781534181878 9781534180161
2020040021
Uranium mines and mining
Tailings dams
Dam failures
Radioactive wastes
Disasters
Navajo Indians
New Mexico
TN319.5 / .K58 2021
j363.17990978983 Knu 23