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Developing the Periodic Table

Developing the Periodic Table

This video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" looks at how early chemists developed the periodic table of elements. OER Level

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6-12

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The Elements: Forged in Stars

The Elements: Forged in Stars

The story of how elements from lithium to uranium are created by stars is illustrated through animation and a hands-on periodic table in this video segment adapted from NOVA. OER Level

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6-12

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A Fission Chain Reaction

A Fission Chain Reaction

This video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements” uses ping-pong balls and mousetraps to demonstrate nuclear fission. OER Level

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6-12

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Island of Stability

Island of Stability

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, follow scientists in their quest to understand how stable elements are made and how to create the elusive element 114. OER Level

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9-12

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The Origin of the Elements

The Origin of the Elements

This video segment adapted from NOVA explains the origin of the elements and how scientists use unique element profiles to identify supernova types. OER Level

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6-12

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Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Are electrons particles or waves? This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the intense debate surrounding the understanding of electron configuration. OER Level

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9-12

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Rare Earth Elements

Rare Earth Elements

This video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" explores the ubiquity of rare earth elements. OER Level

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6-12

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What Makes an Element Reactive?

What Makes an Element Reactive?

This video excerpt from NOVA: "Hunting the Elements" explains why some groups of elements are more reactive than others. OER Level

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