Titanium is the only metal that can completely fuse with bone, and it usually isn't attacked by the body's immune system. Titanium stars in the 22nd video of 118 exploring each element in the periodic table. The general properties and reactions lead into the technological and biological applications. 

Concepts

chemical elements, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Go into more detail about titanium's role in the production of plastic
• Invite an orthopedic surgeon to discuss the medical use of titanium

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of the properties of metals

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides Portuguese closed captions
• Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4