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Sodium provides entertainment through art and explosives in a fiery video. It highlights the properties of the element as well as some applications.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why it is safe to have the sodium lamp without worrying about explosions
- Remind pupils not to use sodium without supervision and proper safety equipment
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the properties of metals
- Part of a series about the chemical elements
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers closed captioning in five languages
- Entertaining demonstrations maintain viewers' attention
Cons
- None