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Naming Binary Molecules Instructional VideoNaming Binary Molecules Instructional Video
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:53
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Naming Binary Molecules

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Learn the names for all molecules?!? Luckily, there is a simple naming convention to eliminate the need to memorize! Pupils learn the prefixes and naming patterns when identifying a molecule from its formula. The video gives several examples of both naming given a formula and writing the formula given a name.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

systematic naming, molecules, atoms

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils write prefixes on a notecard for reference
  • Follow the video with whiteboard practice naming and writing chemical formulas

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects proficiency with identifying elements from their abbreviations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses humor to add interest to the lesson
  • Displays information in both words and with diagrams

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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