In the Finnish news there was an announcement made which will be of great importance to not only Kalajoki but all of Finland. It was announced that in the town of Pyhäjoki, some 20 odd kilometres away, there will be build a lovely new nuclear power plant. This news is huge for the area and for my students (and myself I suppose). The shiney new nuclear plant will take about 10 years to build, more if the French get a go at it, and cost about 5 or 6 Billion bucks. A lot of cash indeed in a rural part of Finland.
During our class today we discuess about the topic of nuclear power. The class was divided into 3 groups- One group was of the opinion that nuclear power was good, one thought it was bad and the final group had to present alternative energy methods. Each group had to make a 5 minute presentation, in English, on their topic after which the other two groups asked some questions. The idea is try to give the students a forum to talk and discuss this important issue to make them realise all the points of view involved in this huge decision.
Oh and the other big news from last week was the upcoming screening of the reality TV show made about Hiekkasärkät, local tourism centre....should be equally big news!
Students discussing about the nuclear power plant decision
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