How does a nuclear reaction create such a large amount of energy? The idea of a nuclear reaction develops from a comparison with chemical reactions. The video instructor then explains the process of both nuclear fission and fusion. This is the 14th lesson in the 15-part series.

Concepts

nuclear energy, chemical reactions, fission, nuclear fission, fusion, nuclear fusion

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners record the key information from the video as notes
• Flip the classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for discussion, questions, and practice

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a strong understanding of chemical reactions
• This is the 14th lesson in the 15-part video series

Pros

• Explains nuclear reactions from the basics to establish a solid foundation of understanding
• Incorporates diagrams and charts to allow for efficient note taking

Cons

• None