Instructional Video

Chemistry Matters: The Life of a Chemist

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Are scientists really the stereotypical, crazy-haired, self-isolated characters depicted in movies? Far from it! They are a group of different types of personalities with a variety of interests who collaborate on projects and together come up with solutions. With teamwork, they can tackle larger problems more quickly! Perhaps you can show this video early in the school year when preparing learners to work together in lab groups.

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Pros
  • Inspirational
  • Encourages cooperation within teams or groups
  • Real interviews with chemistry laureates
Cons
  • None