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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Mendelevium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the synthetic, radioactive element, Mendelevium, atomic number 101. Covers its discovery, physical and atomic properties, and details about permissible exposure.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Metals in the Periodic Table

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a general overview of the metals in the periodic table. Content explores the different types of metals, and how you can identify a metal.
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Website
Other

Bonestamp: Californium Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Stanley Thomson, one of the principal, but lesser known discoverreres of californium and other treansuranium elements. Quite interesting.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Lanthanides and Actinides

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes electron configurations of lanthanides and actinides and uses of lanthanides and actinides.
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Actinide Series of Metals

For Students 5th - 9th
Take a look at the actinide series comprised of all radioactive elements on the periodic table.
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Handout
Chemicool

Chemicool: Nobelium

For Students 9th - 10th
This siten from Chemicool contains summary tables listing known chemical and physical properties of nobelium.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Uranium

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Uranium, a naturally-occurring element used for nuclear power. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.