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While some find zinc uninteresting, others use it to shoot fire across the lab. A chemistry video details the metal, along with demonstrations that provide new insight to an common element.
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Instructional Ideas
- Relate zinc to biology in more detail than what is hinted at in the video
- Discuss other applications of zinc, such as batteries
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of the groups in the periodic table and the dangers of cadmium and mercury
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning in seven languages for English learners
- Requires very little class time
Cons
- None