Instructional Video

Chemistry: What Is a Metal? (Metallic Bonds)

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Metals offer unique properties thanks to the structure of their valence electrons. The Socratica chemistry playlist includes this video explaining what a metal is and the properties of metals. It focuses on their structures, features, and characteristics.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Add new vocabulary words to science journals
  • Collect samples of a variety of metals and observe the properties discussed in the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of ionic and covalent bonds
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Graphics clearly explain the concepts
  • Highlights new vocabulary throughout
  • Provides closed captioning in English for ELLs
Cons
  • None