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Did you know the element lutetium is named after Paris, France? Learn about this interesting connection and more as you watch video 71 in a 118-part series. Each video discusses one element in the periodic table and the associated properties and applications. Lutetium, a very expensive lanthanide, finds use in cancer therapies thanks to its long half life.
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Instructional Ideas
- Share a song about the lanthanides and challenge pupils to create their own
- Set up video prior to scholars arriving to avoid showing a commercial
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the other elements in the lanthanide series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Requires very little class time
- Shows a sample of this rarely seen element
Cons
- None