Fission and Fusion

Write 3 things you already KNOW (or think you know) about Nuclear Reactions.

Now, Write 3 things you WANT to know about Nuclear Reactions.

According to this diagram, what are the 4 main parts of a nuclear reactor?

Do a Google search to look up San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and San Diego DIII-D General Atomics plant. Answer the following FOUR questions:

1. 1. Are both of these facilities in operation?

2. 2. How close are both of these facilities to where you live?

3. 3. What are some of the concerns that local people have about either of these facilities?

4. 4. What are the benefits that the General Atomics Facility has over the San Onofre Facility, if any?

Write down the 3 key differences noted in this video about the difference between Fission and Fusion.

Now that you have watched this video, what do you still want to LEARN about nuclear reactions or nuclear reactors?