Key takeaways
Be able to describe the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
Be able to describe the advantages of using nuclear reactions to generate electricity.
Be able to describe the disadvantages of using nuclear reactions to generate electricity.
Host: Jamie (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE) is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.Nuclear energy is used as a source of electricity but there are advantages and disadvantages to this use. In this class, students will gain a clear understanding of nuclear energy, considering the differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. They will also discuss the ability nuclear energy has to generate electricity and consider the pros and cons to this type of energy. This class is great for students in Years 10 and 11 who are confused on the topic or want to revise!
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Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students in Years 10 and 11.
Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.