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Elements Word Search Puzzle
In this word search puzzle worksheet, learners will find and circle forty-five different names of elements from the periodic table.
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Elements 26-50 Word Search Puzzle
In this chemistry instructional activity, high schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Original Element
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the worksheet. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Common Elements Uses Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of the elements and their uses that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.
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Elements Word Search
In this chemistry worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Science Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary words related to various sciences. There are 20 words located in the word search.
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Non-metals
In this science instructional activity, students find the terms that are related to identifying the elements that are non-metals and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Kalzium
Students explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.
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Organization of the Elements and Periodic Table
Students identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They also identify and interpret how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 6
Students intergrate science, technology and society into exploring the periodic table. They investigate one element of their choice and write a one page paper on the elements discovery, properties, uses, and the effect on society.
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Upside-Down Books
Students read various examples of literature. In groups, they brainstorm a list of views that go against what was in one of the stories. They illustrate the opposite ideas and compile them into a class book. They use each other to...
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Atoms, Kinetic Theory, Solids and Fluids
Students identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.
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Element Investigation
Students examine the process for gathering information about an element using at least three Internet websites. They gather the data about the element on a investigation worksheet which is graded using a rubric.
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Science: Not just Gold
Learners articulate a possible relationship between arsenic and gold deposits in a written statement using data to substantiate the relationship they describe. They use real data to determine the source of the arsenic in the drinking...
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What Is It; Whose Is It; Where Did It Come From?
Young scholars discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community....
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Properties of Elements
Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...
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The Air Up There!
Students create a model of a column of air and discover one of the reasons why low and high pressure systems exist and why low pressure is often associated with bad weather.
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The Periodic Table
Eleventh graders examine the history and development of the periodic table and properties of elements. They complete worksheets, take notes during a teacher-led discussion, and produce their own periodic table.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Beryllium
Information on beryllium and beryllium exposure disease for those who need information due to possible exposure at work.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Cadmium
Detailed question and answer format site with information on cadmium exposure and its health effects. Very readable.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Chemcomics: Bismuth
Five comic strips from the 60's involving bismuth. There are not vast amounts of information, but they could be great graphics for a report or presentation.
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Chem Comics: Aluminum
A set of comics featuring aluminum. Good graphics for a report or a presentation.
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Antimony
A set of comics featuring the element antimony. Some good information in an entertaining manner.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Patterns: An Introduction to Mendeleev
In this activity, students investigate a puzzle. They are given a set of cards with various properties. Each card has anywhere from 2 to 6 different properties depending on the level of the students and each set of cards has one or two...