Curated OER
Atoms
In this neutral atoms worksheet, students identify various neutral atoms found on the periodic table. They determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each neutral atom listed on the sheet. Students also identify that Z...
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Periodic Table Stack Word Search Puzzle
In this science 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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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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Using several learning modalities to teach about the Periodic Table.
Students identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They identify how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens, and also,...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 1
Students are introduced to the periodic table. They find the common trends among the electron configurations and the names of certain groups of the table. Students explore the atomic mass, atomic number, mass number, mass and charge...
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Periodic History
Learners gain a perspective in the development of chemistry. They understand some of the topics in their text and the ongoing nature of research. They then will be able to see the trends of the periodic table first hand through their own...
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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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Metals for Minting
Students study the Periodic Table to investigate basic properties of metals used to make coins. They discuss how historic events like the Civil War and Gold Rush had a direct impact on the trime.
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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.
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Chemical Families
Ninth graders describe that matter is made of minute particles called atoms, explain structure and properties of atoms, classify chemicals, locate chemicals on the periodic table, and play Jeopardy.
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Your Body's Building Blocks
Students study the elements of the Periodic Table as they relate to the building blocks of the body. They experiment to measure the amount of iron in the body.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Plutonium
This article is designed to inform people of the health risks associated with plutonium. It explains how a person might be exposed to the element, and what the effects might be.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Periodic Table of the Elements Essay
This essay, written for Teachers' Domain, describes the foresight and pattern recognition that Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev used to develop the modern periodic table of elements.
University of Kentucky
Periodic Table of Comics: Hydrogen
Comics featuring hydrogen. Good graphics for a presentation.
University of Kentucky
Periodic Table of Comics: Helium
Comics featuring helium and including nice graphics for a presentation.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Periodic Trend Game: Learning to Predict Elements Using Periodic Trends
An activity to introduce the periodic table and the trends. Students will understand the organization of the periodic table with this game.
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...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Atoms and the Periodic Table
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a list of related topics (in hyperlink format) on the atom and the Periodic Table of elements. Topics from light, particles, and waves to the Bohr model, quantum...
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Neptunium
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Neptunium. It also includes some of its uses.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Oxygen
Very thorough summary of detailed information on oxygen, its history, isotopes, properties, and applications.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Osmium
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Osmium. It also includes some of its uses.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Palladium
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Palladium. It also includes some of its uses.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Phosphorous
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Phosphorous. It also includes some of its uses.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Samarium
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Samarium. It also includes some of its uses.