The Brain Scoop: Death Rocks
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesHost Emily Graslie meets with James Holstein, the Collection Manager of Meteoritics and Physical Geology, to discuss deadly rocks. Some minerals contain harmful elements that can cause damage through repeated exposure in unregulated environments. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 1 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Geology, Safety
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: The Field Museum
- Series: The Brain Scoop
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