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If the word alchemy makes you think of wizards gathered around bubbling cauldrons, you're not completely wrong! Introduce scholars to the history of chemistry during part 10 of a 15-part History of Science series. The video takes viewers around the world to learn how alchemy changed our views of medicine, matter, and metallurgy.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to launch an alchemy lesson inspired by Sir Isaac Newton himself
- Have the class describe the similarities between transmutations in alchemy and the process of radioactive decay
Classroom Considerations
- Make sure students have a periodic table close by to reference when the video discusses elements
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Strange experiments and secret codes keep pupils glued to the screen
- Colorful characters bring the content to life
Cons
- None