Corrosive Chemistry: How Lead Ended Up in Flint's Drinking Water

Context for Use: 

This video provides a great introduction to students to help them understand the chemical change in Flint's water supply - specifically, why the lead is now in the drinking water. I have used this video as a starter for a class discussion on what is happening in Flint, who is responsible, and how we can "fix" the issue.

There is a PAESTA Podcast on Flint, titled The Flint Water Crisis – What is happening, and what are the consequences?

Submitted 8 years 9 months ago by Laura Guertin.
Recommended Grade: 
Any
Description: 

This animation is part of Scientific American's 60-Second Science series (although the video is two minutes in length). A complete transcript for the video is online, with the video also embedded at the link.

You can also view a webpage with just the video (no supporting text).

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