National Science Teachers Association
Metals Metalloids Nonmetals
When physical science classes are becoming familiar with the periodic table of elements, you can use this set of printable cards to help them memorize some of the members of the metals, metalloids, and nonmetals groups. There are 24...
Curated OER
The Periodic Table
Eighth graders read and interpret the Periodic Table. They also make decisions on how to group and arrange different kinds of matter and draw the structure of atoms of pure elements. Finally, 8th graders contrast and compare basic...
Curated OER
Pursuit of The Properties of Metals and Nonmetals
Students examine how every element is classified based on the physical and chemical properties. In this properties of metals instructional activity students divide into groups, complete a lab and finish a data sheet.
Curated OER
Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers activity, students determine the oxidation number for given elements and draw Lewis Dot Diagrams. This activity has 6 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Arranging the Elements
Students describe how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their location in the periodic table. Finally, students identify and describe the...
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Nitrogen
An exceptionally detailed and helpful resource for all sorts of information on nitrogen.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Oxygen
An incredibly thorough site with a wealth of basic information on oxygen. Highly recommended.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Selenium
Excellent resource for just about anything you could ever want to know about selenium.
Other
Especial Gas Inc.: Sulfur Properties and Compounds
This page from Especial Gas Inc. contains some very interesting information about the element sulfur, and some of its common compounds. The history and relative abudance of the element is discussed, as well as where it can be found. The...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ionic Bonding
A tutorial illustrating ionic bonding. Tutorial explains how and why it occurs with animations and some interactive activities throughout. Explore the bond that forms between sodium and chlorine as you count the number of atoms present.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe metallic character and describe how it changes throughout the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Metallic Character."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Nonmetals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Nonmetals and their properties.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character
A slide show presentation describes the metallic character of elements, and explains how that changes throughout the periodic table.
Other
Divulgacao Da Ciencia/sulfur: Properties
This site contains a series of about a half-dozen pages on sulfur. Topics include; occurence, biological action, and properties.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Character: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe metallic character and describe how it changes throughout the periodic table. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Metallic Character."
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."
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Sulfur
Fun and interesting information about Sulfur, the 8th most abundant element in our bodies. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.