The author-narrator refers to the periodic table of elements as a "massive slab of human genius," then goes on to explain Mendeleev's development of this foundational chemistry tool. Why was his version so much better than others that...

Did you know that the first time someone isolated a pure element was when Henning Brand boiled down his own urine in 1669 and unknowingly discovered phosphorus? The history of our current periodic table of elements is entertainingly...

This is a really great teaching tool. Use to explain the parts, nature, and how to use the periodic table. This clip uses no narration, just text and images which makes it perfect for stopping to engage in discussion. Download and save...

What a creative way to introduce elements of the periodic table! A Hazel G. Scott middle schooler presents interesting elements from a large book with great graphics. What are some of your classroom's favorite elements and why?

Boron is explained by an enthusiastic female chemist and a chemistry professor. Footage alternates between the two of them as they each share different characteristics and historic facts about this element. Show this along with some of...

Learn characteristics about the element sodium by viewing this presentation. A chunk of sodium metal is dropped into a pot of water to demonstrate its reaction. Have your chemistry charges view this in conjunction with other element...

Nitrogen exists as a gas at earth's normal temperatures. In this video, explosive experiments are performed with liquid nitrogen. One way you could use these is to assign each student a different element to research and present to the...

Potassium is violently reactive, yet a biological necessity in our bodies. View this fascinating video as part of the series to introduce young chemists to the world of elements.

Thermite, a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum, is ignited, producing molten iron. Alternating between footage of this reaction and a professor expounding on the iron, this video is interesting and informative.

What happens when you apply a torch to magnesium powder? Find out by watching this video. A nutty professor explains how magnesium is used, and then we watch the sparks fly. This short video is probably only worth watching alongside the...

Neon molecules are excited to produce a glow. Two chemists take turns enlightening viewers about this fascinating gas. Have your chemistry classes view this in conjunction with other element videos as an introduction to the periodic table.

A bit of history and the current uses of aluminum are explained by a chemistry professor. The video is extremely short; it would be best if viewed along with videos about other elements as well.

Students click on the chemical element symbol, and watch a video lesson about each element on the periodic table.

A video lecture explaining elements and their differing properties. Also discussed is how elements relate to atoms and the particles that make up an atom. [13:08]

A video lecture that discusses how elements relate to atoms. Also discussed are protons, electrons, and neutrons. [13:08]

Introduction to rules for electron configurations of d-block elements. Relative reactivity and energy of 4s and 3d electrons also discussed.

Introduction to drawing positions of electrons in Lewis Dot Structures. [14:42]

An explanation of the families, or groups, of the periodic table. [11:51]

How to determine electron configurations. [10:04]

Explanation of the ionization energy required for different groups on the Periodic Table. [10:18]

Video tutorial explores how elements relate to atoms and provides the basics of how protons, electrons, and neutrons make up an atom. [13:08]

Roentgenium, element 111 on the Periodic Table, is named for a German physicist named Wilhelm Roentgen. This video provides some background on the scientist. [4:38]

Meitnerium was named to honor Lise Meitner who contributed to the understanding of nuclear physics. This video introduces her work and discusses this element. [3:17]

This lesson will explain the arrangement of elements on the periodic table, including the relationships among elements in a given column or row. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Elements."