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Reading The Periodic Table
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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Periodic Table
Eighth graders examine the metallic and nonmetallic elements on the Periodic Table. They identify the characteristics of these elements.
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The Periodic Table of Elements
Eleventh graders study the use of the periodic table to develop a better understanding of the chemical elements.
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Periodic Table of Elements Project
Students research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Students are...
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The Periodic Table
Students examine the periodic table and how it was developed. In this chemistry instructional activity students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family.
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The Periodic Table of the Elements
Young scholars 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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The Periodic Table
In this periodic table worksheet, learners answer 10 questions about the periodic table, the elements in the periodic table, the properties of elements and the atomic number, symbol and name of elements in groups of the periodic table.
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Patterns of the Periodic Table
In this periodic table worksheet, students explain the pattern that is illustrated in the 6 different diagrams. There can be more than one pattern in a diagram.
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The Noble Gases
When breaking down the details of the periodic table of elements, this presentation will explain special characteristics for each of the noble gases. The annotations are quite elementary, so this can easily be used in an introductory...
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The Halogens Group 7 of the Periodic Table
In this chemistry worksheet, students select the answers to 32 fill in the blank questions from the word list provided. They identify the physical and chemical characteristics of halogens.
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Valence Electrons
There is a lot of negativity when studying electrons, but this presentation makes the experience more positive by beginning with the definition of a valence electron and breaking down the number of valence electrons by groups on the...
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Patterns in Electron Configuration
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 Trends
Thorough explanations of the trends in the periodic table of elements make up the majority of this handout. Atomic and ionic size, ionization energy, electron affinity, and electronegativity are presented before giving chemistry...
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Group 1 Alkali Metals
In this periodic table worksheet, students identify the different properties of group 1 elements in order to match the given words with the appropriate question.
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Periodic Behavior of Oxides
Students investigate the properties of oxides and observe their periodic trends. In this behavior of oxides lesson plan, students experiment with metallic oxides and non-metallic oxides to determine if they are acid, basic or amphoteric...
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Organizing a Store
When provided with multiple objects, how many ways can the class organize and display them based on predetermined factors? Assist class members with a handy activity—theoretically teaching them concepts to understand periodic...
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Periodic Trends
If your pupils think Um is the element of confusion, this presentation on period trends can only help. It covers the patterns for atomic radii, ionization energy, and electronegativity across a period and down a group.
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Periodic Trends
Students 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 investigating...
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Periodic Pencil Classification-Understanding Chemistry's Cornerstone
Students study the periodic table and the elements. In this chemistry lesson plan students complete a group lab activity and relate it to the periodic table.
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Elements 1
The periodic table can be a little overwhelming to young scientists. Meet your class' worries head on by introducing the table in a game. Individuals test their knowledge of the names and symbols of common elements, then use deductive...
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Are You a Trend Setter?
Students are introduced to the periodic table of elements. They devise and perform and experiment in which they determine the density of specific elements. They use their results to predict the density of other elements in the same group.
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Science Puzzlers, Twisters, and Teasers: Chemical Bonding
What a cute approach to chemical bonding! Atoms all have human names and are attending at a dance. Who will pair up with whom? By reading the characteristics, and not the element name, chemistry whizzes figure out the bonding pairs....
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Periodic Trends
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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A Date With Chemistry
Students research certain elements and then analyze their potential bonds with other elements in a dating game where the dating pool is comprised of the elements featured on the Periodic Table.