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It's the Law: Periodically

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Periodic Table. For this element lesson, 9th graders observe the chemical reactivity of elements. They graph the properties and discuss the trend in the group and period of elements. The students use math to...
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Elements 'R' Us

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a Web Quest in order to examine the periodic table of elements. After collecting information about an element of their choice, they share with group members what they have learned. Groups create class...
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Element Videos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
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Atoms and Elements: An Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to discuss the difference between a proton, a neutron and an electron. They also can explain the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond. Students know the main structure of atoms and molecules. Student are able...
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the periodic table and how it was developed.  In this chemistry lesson students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family. 
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The Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the use of the periodic table to develop a better understanding of the chemical elements.
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the origin of the modern periodic table of elements, and explore an interactive version that teaches them how to extract information from it.
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Periodicity (The Periodic Table)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the properties of elements and periodicity. In this periodicity lesson plan, students observe a bag of 'elements' which are different fruits and classify them in groups and periods, show the periodic relationships...
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
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...
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Periodic Table of the Elements: Noble Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how neon signs are made and design their own. In this periodic table lesson, students familiarize themselves with the noble gases on the periodic table. They watch a video, research how neon signs are made, and design...
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Reading the Periodic Table

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the general atomic structure of an element represented on the periodic table. They examine bean and rice patterns that have been created by the teacher and posted around the room and then attempt to match the periodic...
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Periodic Trends

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review how physical and chemical change while discussing the properties. They diagram the electron dot for the first four elements in the periodic table. Students identify elements and state what they know while...
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Reading The Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the Periodic Table. In this science lesson plan, 8th graders categorize a group of shells and unknown elements using different characteristics as they read and interpret the Periodic Table.
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Up and Atom

For Teachers 7th - 8th
"Up and Atom" is a mini-unit introducing middle-schoolers to the wonders of elements. Participants draw atom models, examine the periodic table, compare samples of metals to nonmetals, identify unknown elements, and more! The beginning...
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UP AND ATOM

For Teachers 5th - 8th
If you are willing to sort through this outline and overlook the portions relating to inaccessible videos, you will find a wealth of support for your introductory chemistry unit. Narrative is presented to help you help learners navigate...
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Science Hits Activity

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students listen to a song that teaches the elements of the periodic table and write their own song to be used as an aid in remembering scientific information.
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Lesson Plan with Technology - Introduction to Elements and Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use a computer program to study elements and the periodic table. They follow the directions on the computer program, and answer the questions presented. The program is self scoring, and students may print a certificate...
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Anatomy of an Element

For Teachers 5th
Learners discuss matter and atoms using this resource. First, they look at a website describing atoms. Then, they learn about the periodic table and discuss how it is organized. Finally, they create a comic strip to display their...
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Periodic Trends

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the rationale behind the arrangement of the elements on the Periodic Table. Using internet and traditional research, students compare and contrast the properties of elements on the periodic table to determine a...
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Lego Molecules

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scientists construct an understanding of molecular compounds in this hands-on science lesson plan. Using LEGO® to model the atoms of different elements, students build molecules based on the chemical formulas of common compounds.
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Introduction to the Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. For this chemistry lesson, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.
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Patterns in Electron Configuration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A periodic table of elements and ten accompanying questions comprise this chemistry handout. Learners survey the table to discover the relationship between group columns and valence electrons. They also associate energy levels to the...
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Periodic Table Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe how elements are arranged on the periodic table. They compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their locations in the periodic table. Students describe the differences between a...

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