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The human body deposits radium in the bones, teeth, and marrow, just as it deposits calcium. Learn more about a radioactive element in episode 88 of 118 on chemical elements. The narrator shares the discovery, properties, and applications of radium.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research if radium has helped cure more cancers or caused more cancers
- Learn more about Marie Curie's fascinating life
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of radiation, normal cell division, and cancer cell division
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers subtitles in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
- Connects history, science, medicine, and technology
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- None