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The Science of the Avengers Instructional VideoThe Science of the Avengers Instructional Video
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:59
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Year
2015
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The Science of the Avengers

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Are superheroes science fiction ... or just really fancy science? Go even further behind the scenes with the characters from Avengers through a video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions playlist. Curious chemists learn the secrets behind Iron Man's amazing suits, how Captain America and his shield are both indestructible, and how Black Widow can heal so quickly.

23 Views 21 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

superheroes, strengths, properties of metals, chemical elements, the periodic table, white blood cells, infections, vibration, light waves, carbon, steel

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video to add an element of fun to a periodic table or properties of elements lesson
  • Have the class create theories about the science behind their favorite superheroes

Classroom Considerations

  • Make sure pupils are familiar with the characters discussed in the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The narrator and cast give clear explanations for the science behind each super power
  • Video is very entertaining, yet informative

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2

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