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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Instructional VideoIs Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Instructional Video
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:15
Audiences
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2016
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

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Protect your teeth with fluoridated drinking water. A short YouTube video from the ACS Reactions playlist explains how fluoride is a safe substance to add to drinking water. It highlights some common myths and debunks them.

4 Views 2 Downloads

Concepts

drinking water, water safety

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Get the class to test water quality in school and at home

Classroom Considerations

  • Scholars should be familiar with the notation for ions
  • Some knowledge of basic chemistry is helpful
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Interesting graphics
  • Narration is well-paced

Cons

  • None

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