Viewers get a step-by-step explanation for drawing Lewis Dot Diagrams with a video that includes numerous examples of atoms, simple molecules, and how to represent covalent bonds. 

Concepts

lewis dot structure, electron dot diagrams, atoms, molecules, valence electrons, the periodic table, covalent bonds, electrons

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create practice problems that align with the video

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure each viewer can easily reference a periodic table, preferably with their own copy rather than a projection or poster
• Requires prior knowledge of the difference in electrons and valence electrons, or scholars will be highly confused
• Video is the fifth in a series of 14

Pros

• Provides closed captioning in English, Hebrew, French, and Vietnamese
• Includes visual tricks like drawing perpendicular lines and using an x instead of a dot to better understand
• Offers a quick history lesson at the end

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4