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=Nuclear Fusion vs. Fission=

Problem Statement: The use of nuclear energy meets the growing demand for electricity; however nuclear fusion is not yet sustainable and nuclear fission produces radioactive bi-products that can be devastating.

Lesson Objectives: 1. I can compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. 2. I can evaluate uses of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion in terms of energy production.

Lesson Targets:
 * 1) I can define nuclearfission and nuclear fusion.
 * 2) I can explain theprocess of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
 * 3) I can give examples ofwhere nuclear fission and nuclear fusion occur.
 * 4) I can write nuclearfission and nuclear fusion reactions.
 * 5) I can compare andcontrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion in terms of energy production.
 * 6) I can evaluate thebenefits and consequences of using nuclear energy.
 * 7) I can compare possible alternatives to nuclear energy.