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Stellar Fusion Demonstration

Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Demonstration
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
Material Cost per Learner 1 cent – $1
Language English

This video shows a simple activity with clay that demonstrates the stages of fusion within the core of a star. Depending on its mass, a star can fuse and create many different elements before it finally runs out of fuel.

This activity is part of NASA's Afterschool Universe curriculum.

Find the full Afterschool Universe Curriculum here ↗