Grade 9 ยท Science Video Lesson
Changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay Video Lesson
Curriculum-aligned Grade 9 Science lesson video for Changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
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Curriculum-aligned Grade 9 Science lesson video for Changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
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Video Learning Notes
In this lesson, students developed models to illustrate how the nucleus of an atom changes during fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. They learned that these nuclear processes involve changes in the number of protons and neutrons, leading to the release of significant energy. Students connected these concepts to real-world applications and refined their understanding through evidence-based explanations and model revisions.
Learning Goals
- Develop models that show how the nucleus of an atom changes during fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
- Explain how energy is released during these nuclear processes and compare the scale of this energy to other transformations.
- Use evidence and scientific reasoning to support explanations of nuclear changes and energy release.
Curriculum Context
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Science
Curriculum: NGSS