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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Zinc

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the element, Zinc, atomic number 30. Covers physical and chemical properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, where it occurs, isotopes, zinc in the environment, its role in human health, and the history of its use in...
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Mineral Galleries/minerals Containg Zinc

For Students 9th - 10th
Long list of mineral resources that contain zinc.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Zinc: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about zinc. We'd like to know what you think- is it a boring element? [3:16]
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Zinc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Chemicool Periodic Table provides an abundance of information on the element including everything from atomic number to abundance.
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Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Zinc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Mark Winter and Web Elements provides information on the element Zinc (Zn) and includes pictures and audio information about it.
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Website
Other

American Zinc Association: Zinc Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Zinc Association provides everyday uses of zinc. Learn how zinc is natural, essential, durable, sustainable, and vital.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Zinc

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, students learn about the properties and characteristics of zinc. Kids learn about the element zinc and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Zinc

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Zinc, the 4th most used metal in the world. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.