University of Kentucky
Uk: Magnesium Comics
A set of comics that feature magnesium, and information about the element, in the story line. Less rigorous than some sites, but still interesting and fun.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Rsc: Magnesium
A concise page of basic information on magnesium. Information about its origin, discovery, and a description are provided.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements: Magnesium
The National Institutes of Health provides information about magneisum.
WebMD
Web Md: Magnesium Hydroxide
This site provides information on magnesium hydroxide when used as a dietary supplement. Content includes information on how to use it, some common side effects, precautions to follow, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Magnesium
Kids learn about the element magnesium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of magnesium.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Magnesium
Check out the benefits and sources of magnesium for the body. What are the symptoms of too much or too little of the mineral?
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Magnesium: Periodic Table of Videos
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about the first useful metal on the periodic table, magnesium. It famously burns very brightly when exposed to flame. [6:36]
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical and Physical Properties of Magnesium
Presents facts about Magnesium, descriptions of its physical and chemical properties, and examples of its uses.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Magnesium
Fun and interesting information about magnesium, the 18th most abundant element in the universe. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Other
Siegen University: Burning of Magnesium
This site from Siegen University contains brief information and a step-by-step photo display of burning magnesium. The information is very short but the pictures are definately worth checking out.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Calorimetry 1 Enthalpy of Formation of Mg O
In this lab experiment students are asked to determine the standard molar enthalpy of formation of magnesium oxide, MgO. Students are asked to use Hess's Law and the enthalpy changes of several other solution reactions during this...
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries/brucite
The mineral brucite is made of magnesium hydroxide. A picture and physical characteristics are given here.
Curated OER
[Bohr Model of Magnesium]
This site provides information about the element Magnesium (Mg), includes its atomic structure, isotopes, and other facts.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Molar Volume of a Gas Determined via a Reaction
During this experiment, students will react magnesium with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas which is collected inside a flask that has a Vernier Gas Pressure Sensor connected to it in order to determine the molar volume of a...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Plant Disease
This lesson focuses on plant disease caused by mineral deficiencies including nitrogen and magnesium.
Other
Moms Team: u.s. Dietary Reference Intakes (Dr Is) for Minerals
Here is a chart with useful information on the minerals you need to be healthy. Includes "functions" and "sources" of calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, iodine, fluoride, and phosporus.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Manganese Comics
A pair of comic strips where magnesium figures prominently. Interesting and fun. Could be nice visuals for a presentation.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Combustion or Oxidation
Students burn a magnesium strip to reinforce the concepts of chemical vs. physical changes, reaction types, conservation of mass, formulas and equations, stoichiometry, Lewis structures, and to explore the concept of oxidation/reduction...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Group and Periodic Properties Lab
Learners observe and perform experiments with sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur ,and phosphorus. The discover trends down groups, across periods, and having to do with the pH of metal oxides vs. nonmetal oxides.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Making Hydrogen Gas From a Decomposition Reaction
A very simple reaction of acid (HCl) and metal (magnesium) to produce Hydrogen gas and metal salt will provide the volume of gas to evaluate. Young scholars will determine the amount of gas produced at room conditions and then using the...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Manganese
A detailed listing of available government reports on magnesium ores and minerals. Lots of information is accessible through thee links.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Jade: An Introduction
What is jade? The English term "jade" is used to translate the Chinese word yu, refers to a number of minerals including nephrite, jadeite, serpentine and bowenite, while jade refers only to nephrite and jadeite. Chemically nephrite is a...
PBS
Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
University of Hawai'i
Pretty Green Mineral Pretty Dry Mars
Olivine-bearing rocks, similar to those found in Hawaii, have been found on Mars. Use this site to learn more about what has been found on Mars.
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