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This Mysteries of the Periodic Table, Part 2: The Rare Earths instructional video also includes:
Seeing is believing, but seeing is difficult when identifying elements by their subatomic particles. Learners take a trip through history to identify the rare earth elements to learn the struggle of separating the very similar elements. The video connects the concepts to the elements' location in the periodic table.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils record three interesting facts while watching the video to use during a class discussion of the content
- Use a graphic organizer to record new vocabulary mentioned in the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Builds on content from part one in the series Mysteries of the Periodic Table
Pros
- Video productions is interesting and holds viewers' attention
- Incorporates a detailed history of the discovery of the elements
Cons
- None