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KS3 - Star Power
In this lesson, students explore some of the current methods for generating electricity and explore the basic ideas of nuclear fusion.
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KS4 - Fission and Fusion
In this lesson students explore the famous equation E=mc2 and work out the equivalent energy ‘stored’ in everyday objects. They also look at the basics of nuclear fission and fusion and how nuclear weapons use both of these.KS4 - Too Hot to Handle
This lesson looks at how we measure radioactivity and how to calculate the half-life of radioactive materials.KS5 - Fusion
In this lesson students learn more about nuclear fusion and undertake calculations to discover the energy potential of the method, as well as the challenges.Teachers Notes
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