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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Fission and Fusion: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain how fission and fusion in chemical reactions can be used to produce energy. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Fission and Fusion."
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Handout
MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
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Article
Other

Fusion for Energy: What Is Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
The greatest increase in demand for energy is envisaged to come from developing countries where, with rapid urbanization, large-scale electricity generation will be required. With environmental requirements for zero or low CO2 emission...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Nuclear Fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University provides a lengthy page with a thorough description of the fusion process. Discussion is complemented by excellent graphics and links to further information.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Nuclear Energy and Fission

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about nuclear energy and fission in the science of physics including E=mc2, power plants, uses of nuclear power, and fusion.
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Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Nuclear Energy: Fission/fusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a definition and explanation of fission, the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two roughly equal parts, and fusion, the process where two nuclei combine together to form a larger nucleus.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

For Students 8th - 9th
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are reactions that convert matter into energy. Learn the difference.