Fission vs. Fusion: What's the Difference?

Positives

• With simple visuals and explanations, this video is appropriate for a wide range of audiences and ages.
• There is no audio other than music for this video. 
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should already have a basic understanding of nuclear energy.
• It may be helpful for students to have some knowledge about nuclear fission before learning about nuclear fusion. 
  

Differentiation

• This video could be a helpful resource for students who are researching current and future innovations in clean energy. 
• Chemistry classes could discuss why uranium and plutonium are the elements that are used for fission and why hydrogen is the best element for fusion. 
• Pair this resource with this video on the basics of nuclear fission, this video about how nuclear energy works, and this lesson on nuclear energy.