Nuclear Fission & Fusion Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Self-Sustaining Natural Fission Reactors in Oklo Gabon and Solar Proton-Proton Chain Thermonuclear Fusion Presentation | Academic Physics | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Academic Physics (grades 9–12) chapter Nuclear Fission & Fusion, built around the phenomenon Self-Sustaining Natural Fission Reactors in Oklo Gabon and Solar Proton-Proton Chain Thermonuclear Fusion. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Nuclear Fission & Fusion Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Self-Sustaining Natural Fission Reactors in Oklo Gabon and Solar Proton-Proton Chain Thermonuclear Fusion Teacher Discussion Guide; Nuclear Fission & Fusion Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Self-Sustaining Natural Fission Reactors in Oklo Gabon and Solar Proton-Proton Chain Thermonuclear Fusion Student Response Sheet. Original version: Nuclear Fission & Fusion Phenomena-Based Lesson: Self-Sustaining Natural Fission Reactors in Oklo Gabon and Solar Proton-Proton Chain Thermonuclear Fusion Presentation.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Scaffolded Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 3: Scaffolded Science Talk Moves Matrix; Scaffolded Talk Move; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Talk Goal; Everyday Student Misconception (flawed Claim); Scientific Evidence & Intuitive Correction. Sample item: “Nuclear fission splits a heavy nucleus into smaller fragments, releasing free ____________ and thermal energy.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 slides).

Standards: NGSS High School Physical Science (HS-PS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Academic Physics, grades 9–12.

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