Harness that classroom energy to study fission and fusion. An interesting video lesson first explains the process of fission and fusion and then discusses practical uses. The instructor explains in detail the reactions in nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs.

Concepts

fission, fusion, the nucleus, the alchemist

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast fission and fusion
• Develop a list of applications of fission and fusion

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on learners' understanding of nuclear subatomic particles

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Emphasizes scientific notation and vocabulary
• Provides definitions in written and verbal format

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7