Instructional Video

Copper

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In the United Kingdom, the amount of copper in wiring and piping works out to around 175 kilos per person. The 29th video in a series of 118 on chemical elements highlights copper. It discusses the properties, applications, and fun facts related to this metal. It also demonstrates a reaction using copper.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Learn more about Wilson's disease and the treatments available
  • List the monuments made or coated with copper
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of chemical reactions and copper wiring
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
  • Connects history, technology, geography, and science
Cons
  • None