Mar 28, 1979: Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island

At 4 a.m. on March 28, 1979, the worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at Three Mile Island fails to close. Cooling water, contaminated with radiation, drained from the open valve into adjoining buildings, and the core began to dangerously overheat.

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Today in Social Studies:

7th- Students received new books for Asia & the Pacific and started viewing a video of Asia's people and many concerns that their people face in the future.

6th- Students received new books for Africa and viewed a short video on the African peoples way of life.

Also watched the 8th graders volcano project that they created in Science class.

8th- Reviewed Ch4 Section 3 "Slavery in the Colonies" and discussed it in class.  Will finish section tomorrow & quiz over material before moving on.

Mr. Johnson