Photosynthesis requires manganese as an essential element. The 25th video occurs as part of a larger playlist of 118 on chemical elements. It discusses manganese and many interesting properties due to its position in the middle of the periodic table. It includes a demonstration of some of these unique properties.

Concepts

chemical elements, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss why manganese and salt aren't magnetic, but the combination of manganese and salt is magnetic in more detail than the video outlines
• Research more uses for manganese in technology

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of chemical reactions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom
• Highlights unique reactions not typically covered in high school

Cons

• None

Common Core

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