Pingry School
An Introduction to Qualitative Analysis
Compounds take on different properties than their elemental components. How can scientists determine those elements? A lab-based activity has learners explore several double replacement reactions to analyze compounds qualitatively. They...
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...
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alkaline Earth Metals
Wikipedia offers a brief but accurate definition of alkaline earth metals. Includes a list of elements in the chemical series.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Heading to Group Two
The second family in the periodic table is the alkaline earth metals found in the second column from the left. Meet the family and get to familiar with why this is the second most reactive group of elements.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Alkaline Earth Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers alkaline earth elements, electron configuration and reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Alkaline Earth Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 2 elements and their properties.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 3
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 1
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals
Find out about the properties of the elements found in the alkaline earth metals on this site.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Labeled Periodic Table of Elements With Names
Describes the organization of the periodic table of elements and the different groups in it.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Alkali and Alkali Earth Metals
Through an online slide-show format, learn about the history and chemistry behind the alkali and earth metals.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Elements Crossword Puzzle the Alkaline Earth Metals [Pdf]
Find out what you know about elements by completing this crossword puzzle! This puzzle focuses on alkaline earth metals.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Magnesium
Fun and interesting information about magnesium, the 18th most abundant element in the universe. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.