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Gold and Casio Watch

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A piece of gold walks into a classroom and the teacher says, "Au, get out." Observe the process of gold plating a cheap watch to better understand the properties of gold. Throughout the experiment, the professor shares the history, uses, and facts about this precious metal. As part of a 118-part series, video 79 highlights the importance of gold.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss in more detail why they need such a small sample of gold for the experiment
  • Map the many areas on the planet where people can find gold 
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of vacuum chambers and metal plating
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Demonstrates an experiment you cannot perform in most classrooms
  • Connects history, geography, science, and technology
Cons
  • None