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Polonium is the first element Marie Curie ever discovered. Best known for atomic weapons and international murders, polonium's short half-life often creates problems. Viewers learn about the properties, applications, and debates surrounding this element, which stars in the 84th video in a series of 118 on each of the chemical elements.
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Instructional Ideas
- Learn more about why Marie Curie named this element after Poland, as she did it as a political statement
- Research and debate if polonium is a metal or metalloid element, as not all scientists agree
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the first generation of atomic bombs
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
- Connects history, geography, science, and technology
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- None