Many manufacturing processes require vanadium, though many people have not heard of it. The 23rd video in a series of 118  about chemical elements explores vanadium. It shares multiple samples in different formats including wire, powder, and liquid. It also demonstrates oxidation through color changes.

Concepts

chemical elements, the periodic table, oxidation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If possible, repeat oxidation demonstration in class
• Discuss the difference between a mushroom and a toadstool

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of oxidation

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Shares metal most science labs don't have for experimentation, so students can see the demonstrations in action

Cons

• None

Common Core

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