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Meet element number 13, aluminum. A video in the Real Engineering playlist explains how people started using aluminum in airplanes, buildings, and power lines. Scholars see how a moment of serendipity led to a process for producing this powerful material.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create a timeline of the development of aluminum as a building material
- Team up with a history teacher and/or a science teacher
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the video uses the British/Irish spelling and pronunciation of aluminum
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides historical footage
- Clear and concise explanations make the concept easy to understand
Cons
- None