Instructional Video

Helium (Version 1)

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Helium is the second most common element in the universe, yet we are running out of helium on Earth. A video on this important element includes common reactions, uses, and concerns that scholars need to know to understand helium.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Research when we expect to run out of helium on the planet
  • Discuss the newest techniques for finding helium deposits
  • Debate the ethics of using a limited resource for party balloons instead of medical uses
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge about the properties of helium
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides subtitles in nine languages for ease of note taking
  • Includes comic relief to help viewers maintain focus
Cons
  • None