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How and why barium is used in X-rays is the focus of a video that also describes the similarities with bones, the insolubility, and the medical applications of this element.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Find examples of X-rays of the digestive tract to share with the class
- Invite a radiologist speak to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of the element barium
- Video is the last in a series of 21
Pros
- Offers a clear explanation of suspension
- Includes typically unfamiliar vocabulary words such as radiopaque
Cons
- None