Instructional Video

Indium

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Indium's name comes from the color indigo, not the country of India. Young scientists observe two samples of indium while likely looking at a third without realizing it. Chemistry professors share the properties and history of this metal in a video from a longer series on chemical elements. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Share multiple resources that offer different perspectives on the toxicity of indium, which is still debated
  • Graph the price of indium over time and discuss the huge increase in recent years
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of LCD screens
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning in English and Portuguese for visual learners
  • Short length helps maintain viewers' attention
Cons
  • None