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Iron vs. Sodium in Water
Pillar 1 · Fascination point
The fascinating thing about chemical reactivity is that two shiny, solid metals can look almost identical on a table, yet dropping one into water does nothing while dropping the other produces an instantaneous, fiery explosion.
Why does one metal explode in room-temperature water while another barely reacts at all?
- Show 60s
- Think 30s
- Discuss 90s
- Bridge 30s
Dennis’s real nail-and-sodium hook. Sodium is shown in a professionally filmed lab video, not a live classroom demonstration.
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Student quizzes
Student quizzes built around your opener, with an answer key.
Lesson bundles
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Unit sequences
5 to 10 connected openers.
Exit tickets
Quick checks for understanding.
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Hook Lab Academy
6-module course, Hook Bank, printable workbook.
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- 6-Pillar framework
- Curiosity question
- Timed mini-script
- Discussion prompts and a bridge
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