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Study Jams! Elements & Compounds InteractiveStudy Jams! Elements & Compounds Interactive
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Scholastic
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5th - 9th
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Science
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Media Length
3:39
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30 mins
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Study Jams! Elements & Compounds

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Compound class members' knowledge of elements and compounds with this delightful video clip! As the animated characters work on baking a birthday cake, they reveal that elements are simple substances that can be combined to form compounds. They also give a brief introduction to the periodic table. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

elements, the periodic table, compounds, chemical compounds, chemical elements, chemical symbols, element symbols

Additional Tags

science

Pros

  • Fun and engaging delivery of information
  • Key vocabulary and an interactive quiz are also provided
  • Basic concepts are covered that are part of any beginning chemistry class
  • A summary is displayed at the end of the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9

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