Nickel resists corrosion, allowing it to be used as one of the elements in stainless steel. Nickel stars in the video, the 28th in a 118-part series, filled with facts and curiosities about this metal. The presenters attempt repeatedly to create a flammable chemical reaction for which nickel is famous.

Concepts

chemical elements, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Teach the term ferromagnetic prior to watching the video
• Discuss other uses for nickel including alloys

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of chemical elements and the properties of metals

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Works well in traditional or flipped classes
• Demonstrates how to test theories and adjust variables to get the desired result

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4