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The name dysprosium came from the Greek word dysprositos, meaning hard to get. An episode of a series on each of the elements of the periodic table explores dysprosium. Chemistry professors share the properties and applications of the element. They also show a sample of this rare earth metal, giving your learners a glimpse of the element in action.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why the price increased sevenfold between 2003 and 2010 and project what the price will be in the future
- Map the areas that currently produce dysprosium and the areas that currently use dysprosium
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of nuclear reactors and infrared lasers
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Works well in traditional or flipped classes
- Includes subtitles in English and Portuguese for ease of note taking
Cons
- None