Curated OER
Acid-Base Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars write the balanced equations when a significant reaction occurs in each. Then they rank each element in increasing order of acid strength. Students also rank the strengths of each of the listed...
Curated OER
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Young scholars research the elements used to create fireworks. In this periodic table lesson, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research the...
Curated OER
Module 9 Metals
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to metals found in the periodic table. There are 54 chemistry terms located in the word search.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lithium
Information about the metallic element, Lithium, atomic number 3. Covers its discovery, its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, potential substitutes, and permissible exposure limits.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder
Very detailed description of bipolar disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes information on how families and individuals can get help, and on the ways in which bipolar disorder affects children and adolescents.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Lithium
This Chemicool site offers a set of data tables summarizing a wealth of physical and chemical data on lithium.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Lithium
All sorts of basic data along with Bohr diagrams, physical and chemical properties and a cute cartoon.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Bipolar Disorder
Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.
Other
Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
Other
Pni: Pharmacological Management of Schizophrenia
This site provides information about the use of psychopharmacology and the management of schizophrenia. Mentions lithium, beta-blockers and electro-convulsive therapy.
Other
I thyroid.com: Lithium
Exceptionally thorough site with a great deal of information on the biological and metabolic fates of lithium. For advanced students.
Other
Scienceviews.com: Minerals and Their Uses
Every segment of society uses minerals and mineral resources everyday. The roads we ride or drive on and the buildings we live learn and work in all contain minerals. Below is a selected list of commonly used metallic and nonmetallic...
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.
Other
Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Gumdrop Atoms
In this activity, students make a model of a lithium atom using gumdrops and toothpicks. Using this model, they investigate the makeup of an atom, including its relative size. Students also practice adding and subtracting electrons from...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Element List
Site provides the first 18 elements found in the Periodic Table. Click on an element to discover where it is found and what it's characteristics are.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Lithium
Here at Chem4Kids you can find some great information about the third element in the periodic table, lithium. Content focuses on lithium's electrons, where you can find lithium in nature, and how it bonds with other elements (or with...
Other
Battery Recycling: Lithium
Battery Solutions offers a short summary of two of the major methods for recycling lithium batteries.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Alkali Metals
Describes the physical and chemical properties of the six alkali metals.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Uses of Alkali Metals
Lists the properties of the alkali metal group of the periodic table and describes each of the six elements and their uses.
University of Kentucky
Periodic Table of Comics: Lithium
Comics featuring lithium. Good graphics for a presentation.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Lithium
Learn about the chemistry of lithium including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery on this website. Explore the properties and characteristics of lithium.
Curated OER
[Bohr Model of Lithium]
This site provides information about the element of Lithium (Li), and includes its atomic structure, isotopes, and other information.