Lessons designed to build on prior knowledge of radioactivity and radioactive decay. Introducing and explaining fission of radioactive materials and fusion - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P4, Cambridge iGCSE P11 and more
Lesson 1/2
Developing: State the meaning of nuclear fission.
Securing: Recall the basic design features of a nuclear fission power station and the location of the nuclear fission process.
Exceeding: Recall the basic design features of a nuclear fission power station and the location of the nuclear fission process.
Lesson 2/2
Developing: State the main differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.
Securing: Recall that fusion takes place naturally in the centre of stars.
Exceeding: Evaluate in simple terms why nuclear fusion reactors are not used to produce energy in nuclear fusion reactors.
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