Lithium 101
Provided by: National Geographic|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Videos
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: National Geographic
Region: South and Central America, Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video is all about lithium and explains lithium's properties and applications.
- It also explains that most of the world's lithium is mined in Chile and Bolivia.
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Positives
- This video features beautiful graphics.
Prerequisites
- There is a growing demand for lithium batteries, especially in electric vehicles.
- This is part of a series of "101 videos" created by National Geographic.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students discussing energy sources can watch this video.
- Language arts students can practice summarizing by describing lithium in one or two sentences.
- After watching this video, students can research electric cars and the emissions reduced when they are implemented.
The video introduces students to the efficacy of lithium and its potential to transform automobiles to reduce emissions from vehicles. The resource does not explain the impact lithium extraction poses to humans, the climate, and the biosphere. However, the resource is recommended for students to learn about lithium and its potential to transform the energy and automobile sector.
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