Royal Society of Chemistry
Alkalis
Because they are reactive with air and water, scientists store alkalis in oil. Scholars complete a series of four puzzles reviewing information about alkalis. They match the alkali to its formula, the salt formed with H2SO4, and the salt...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Hydrogen and s-Block Elements
Lesson 19 in the series of 36 analyzes the element hydrogen and the s-block elements. Through readings, answering questions, and discussion, learners write about and explain their occurrence, physical and chemical properties, and...
Science Geek
Element Classes
Introduce your young chemists to alkali metals, alkali earth metals, transition metals, metalloids, nonmetals, halogens, and noble gasses with a presentation that explains the classes of elements and a few facts about each.
Mr. E. Science
The Periodic Table
This science presentation focuses on the elements in the periodic table. It begins with the parts of an atom, explaining atomic mass and atomic number, valence electrons, and isotopes. Then it moves on to discuss various ways of...
Curated OER
Alkali Metals
Young scholars explore the unique properties of alkali metals. In this chemistry lesson, students create a mural of fireworks display after researching its different element components. They write a brief description about an alkali...
Curated OER
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Middle schoolers research the elements used to create fireworks. In this periodic table lesson plan, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research the...
Curated OER
Groups in the Periodic Table
In this groups of the periodic table worksheet, learners use on line sources to find characteristics of the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, the transition metals, the halogens and the inert gases.
Curated OER
Groups 1 & 2, the Alkali Metals and the Alkaline Earth Metals
Giving a clear review of the basic properties of the metals in groups one and two on the periodic table, this slide show would be useful for early learners of chemistry. Your class will learn about the trends down the groups, such...
Curated OER
Group 1 Alkali Metals
In this periodic table activity, students identify the different properties of group 1 elements in order to match the given words with the appropriate question.
Curated OER
Review for Chemistry
In this review for chemistry worksheet, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.
Curated OER
Periodic Table Families
In this periodic table worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by listing the elements in each of the periodic table families.
Curated OER
The Periodic Table of Elements
For this elements worksheet, students fill in a periodic table with the element symbols, mass numbers, and proton numbers of the elements that are missing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: History of the Periodic Table
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will begin to explain the use of chemical and physical properties in the historical development of the Periodic Table. They will be...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alkalai Metals
This Chem4Kids site provides a nice overview of the alkali metals found on the periodic table. Content explores who is in this family, and their shared traits.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will sse the Periodic Table to identify and explain the properties of chemical families, including alkali metals, alkaline...
Other
Chemical elements.com: Sodium
A site containing a good deal of elemental information. Information on each element includes atomic number, atomic mass, melting point, boiling point, density, isotopes and more.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Cesium
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a nice summary of cesium from the viewpoint of a geologist or mineralogist.
Other
Chemistry Resources: The Elements: Alkali Metals
This subtable lists and describes the six alkali metals of the periodic table of Elements. Related links are provided.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alkali Metals to the Left
To the left. To the left. The elements in the left column of the period table are alkali metals with the exception of hydrogen. This is a brief overview of the alkali metals, what their family is all about and how well they bond or do...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Periodic Trends: Electronegativity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines electronegativity and explains trends in electronegativity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Hydrogen and Alkali Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers Group I elements, electron configuration, and reactivity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hydrogen and Alkali Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores group 1 elements (Alkali Metals) and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Periodic Trends: Electronegativity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers electronegativity definition and trends in electronegativity.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Bonding
A video tutorial helps illustrate a metallic bond, and explains several metallic properties based on the arrangement of electrons. [3:22]