Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Chinese documented the poisonous properties, yet the production of lead increases every year. Young scientists learn about this dangerous element in episode 82 of a 118-part series. It shares lead's properties, applications, history, and more.

Concepts

chemical elements, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• After the video, connect the concept of unleaded gasoline and why it is so popular
• Research Thomas Midgley Jr., who not only added lead to gasoline, but also invented freon, which also didn't turn out so well for the environment

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on some basic prior knowledge of lead poisoning

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes subtitles in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish for ELLs
• Connects history, geography, science, and technology

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4