Bob Bullock Texas History Museum Field Experience
It's Elemental
Source: Lyra Kalish
Time: 30 minutes
Students record observations as they view the quicksilver exhibit. Then, they should answer and/or discuss the following questions.
- How was mercury used in Texas?
- What other elements were mined in Texas and how were they used?
- What are the hazards of mercury? What safety precautions should be taken?
TEKS: 8.8, 8.9
TAKS Objectives: 3
Pre-Visit Suggestion
This activity is designed to prepare students for the exhibit on quicksilver and other resources that shaped Texas industry. More »
Post-Visit Suggestion
Students will diagram atoms, predict properties of elements using the periodic table, and explain the application of elements and compounds to everyday materials. More »
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