Instructional Video

Meitnerium

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Lise Meitner discovered nuclear fission but couldn't win the Nobel prize. Because Meitner was a female,   her name was excluded from the paper. Later, she was honored by having an element, meitnerium, named after her. Young scientists view a video about the discovery and naming of this synthetic element.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Learn more about Lise Meitner's research
  • Debate gender equality in science and the progress that has been made
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of radioactivity and Geiger counters
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Introduces a famous female scientist
  • Offers subtitles in English and Portuguese for visual learners
Cons
  • None