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Nuclear Fusion in Stars

Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
NGSS
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Stellar Evolution
  • Energy
Material Cost per Learner 1 cent – $1
Language English

This simple and engaging activity explains nuclear fusion and how radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a delicious model.

Learn more at: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news/383/