Bicycles, boats, and cars rust quickly if not treated. The video explains what rust is, the chemical reaction that causes it, and how to prevent things from rusting. It discusses three different rust prevention methods and how people select each for various uses.

Concepts

rust, metals, properties of metals, corrosion

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Perform the simple experiment laid out in the video
• Discuss which of the rust prevention methods manufacturers use on lawn furniture

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of chemical reactions

Pros

• Simple graphics enhance the concepts
• Works well in a traditional or flipped class

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4