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Explore the idea of an atom through a short video lesson. The instructor describes an atom and its connection to an element. By comparing atoms to a room of balloons, the video emphasizes that if an atom is cut in half, it no longer has the properties of the element.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the video as a resource for absent pupils and those needing extra instruction
- Use the questions posed by the narrator as discussion questions in class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a fundamental understanding of elements
Pros
- Uses analogies to help explain the concept of an atom
- Short length helps maintain learners' attention
Cons
- None