Lesson Plan

The Periodic Table and Transuranium Elements

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The periodic table has so much more to it than meets the uninformed eye. An inquiry-based activity leads learners through the history of the discovery of several transuranium elements. They then use informational resources to build a periodic table by making connections between elements.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Include with a unit introducing the periodic table
  • Have pupils record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer model
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on an understanding of the characteristics of elements
Pros
  • Provides video resources to continue study
  • Includes reading guides with answer keys
Cons
  • None