Curated OER
Periodic Table
In this elements worksheet, students review the characteristics of elements and the periodic table. This worksheet has 2 different versions, one with 20 multiple choice questions and answers and the other has 17 multiple choice questions...
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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...
NASA
Exploration of a Problem: Making Sense of the Elements
When given too much data to simply memorize, it helps to sort it into manageable groups. The second lesson in the six-part series of Cosmic Chemistry challenges groups of pupils to take a large amount of data and figure out how to best...
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Periodic Table
Students relate to the idea of periodicity & give example of other periodic events and identify and use the periodic table as a useful resource. They also identify the relationship of elements to certain groups & periods &...
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Periodic Table
Students identify the periodic table trends and predict material properties. They also design and conduct simple experiments and test material properties. Finally, students compare and contrast material properties and that chemical...
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Information at a Glance - Using Tables in Mathematics
Students create table to display GED Testing data located in paragraph provided by teacher, use information in table to create appropriate graph, and determine percentage difference between passing scores and failing scores.
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Resources - A Reading Guide
In this resources worksheet, students compare and contrast physical and chemical properties and changes. Students review the periodic table, pattern of atomic numbers and chemical reactivity. This worksheet has 56 short answer questions.
Science Geek
Atomic Structure
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) was formed in 1919 and was crucial for allowing scientists to discuss findings during the Cold War. A presentation offers an introduction to atomic structure including the...
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Organization of the Elements and Periodic Table
Students identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They also identify and interpret how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and...
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What is Everything Made of?
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules. In this experimental lesson plan students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned.
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Chemistry - Science 10
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Kids name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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Quantum Mechanics
Mostly what you will find here is a history of quantum mechanics. Influential scientists are introduced (along with some of their recorded quotes), the progression of atomic models is reviewed, and finally experssions and equations are...
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The Who's Who of Quantum Physics
This wonderful recap of powerful figures in scientific history includes pictures, important dates, and the information about their inventions or impact. Atomic structure and the photoelectric effect are introduced. The first slide gives...
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Matter
Fifth graders investigate the nature of matter and of the scientific processes associated with them in this series of lessons.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Genius of Mendeleevs Periodic Table
Video explains why the periodic table devised by Dmitri Mendeleev has endured and how it has predicted the existence of elements. [4:25] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Mendeleev's Periodic Table
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the development of Mendeleev's periodic table.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Mendeleev's Periodic Table
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Mendeleev's periodic table and the groups and periods.
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Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Development of the Periodic Table [Pdf]
Article describing the history of the development of the periodic table of elements, particularly the work of Dmitrii Ivanovich Mendeleev.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Periodic Table of the Elements
This site has a periodic table on it. When you click on each element, it brings up information about it. Site is organized, detailed, and helpful for learning.
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.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Periodic Table
A description of the arrangement of elements on The Periodic Table based on electron configuration.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: History of the Periodic Table
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore the history of the periodic table, and explain how the periodic table was originally organized, compared to the arrangement of the modern periodic...