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Columbus City Schools

Magnificent Mendeleev: An Elemental Tale

For Teachers 7th Standards
Discover how the periodic table tells the story of its elements. Learners begin by studying the makeup of several mixtures. Their analysis leads to a discussion of elements and the periodic table. As they dig deeper, they understand the...
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PPT
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Curated OER

Summary of Periodic Trends

For Teachers 8th - 12th
This concise collection of images speaks volumes about the trends in the periodic table of elements. Different versions of the periodic table are displayed demonstrating different trends. Teachers' notes are included to assist your...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Periodic Table Notes: Determining # of Shells and Valence Electrons

For Students 7th - 12th
Although the directions say to view a PowerPoint, it is not necessary in order to complete this assignment. Six fill in the blank questions survey the periodic table of elements. A chart follows in which, given the element symbol, young...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mighty Elements: Using the Visual Thesaurus to Investigate Chemical Elements

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils create trading cards for elements in the Periodic Table. Initially, they are introduced to the Periodic Table of Elements and the concept of elements in the world around us. After dividing into groups, learners use the Visual...
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Interactive
Jefferson Lab

The Periodic Table of Elements

For Students 4th - 12th
A study of the periodic table of elements doesn't have to be elementary! Deepen understanding of the building blocks of chemistry with an interactive periodic table. At first sight, the table looks like a standard reference page, but a...
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PPT
Curated OER

Groups of Elements

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Element groups are located in the periodic table by blinking on and off. A slide is then dedicated to each of the groups, explaining which elements are included and what common chemical properties they share. This topic is presented in...
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PPT
Science Geek

Element Classes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Introduce your young chemists to alkali metals, alkali earth metals, transition metals, metalloids, nonmetals, halogens, and noble gasses with a presentation that explains the classes of elements and a few facts about each. 
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Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Elements 1

For Students 6th - 12th
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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Virginia Department of Education

Atomic Structure: Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The fifth lesson of seven in the series outlines an in-depth analysis of the periodic table. After direct instruction, pupils take turns practicing in the group before beginning independent study. The assessments include a quiz and an...
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App
Museum of Science

goREACT

For Students 7th - 12th
Beginning Boyles and curious Curies can safely experiment with the virtual mixing of elements using this entertaining application. 
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PPT
Curated OER

The Periodic Table

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Compliment your lesson with this periodic table presentation. The slides are clear summarizing the origins and main details of the periodic table very nicely.  The overall appearance, images, and bullet points are logical and some nice...
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Worksheet
I Teach Bio

A World-Famous Table

For Students 4th - 6th
Guide first-time physical science learners through the periodic table of elements by having them record the atomic number, atomic mass, number of electrons, number of protons, number of neutrons, or the name of an element when given it's...
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Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Periodic Shuffle: Introduction to Periodicity and Electron Configuration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
No matter how you shuffle the elements, their electron configurations keep them in the same order. How can that be? Introduce the concept of periodicity through a instructional activity that combines inquiry, discussion, and comparison....
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App
PBS

NOVA Elements

For Students 5th - 12th
It's like a periodic table variety show! When the plethora of periodic table apps becomes ho-hum, this one may revive interest.
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Activity
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Curated OER

The Periodic Table Game

For Teachers 4th - 8th
First, beginning chemists assemble a large periodic table of elements. Then, they play a game in which they roll dice, move a marker along the elements, and collect pennies according to the number of valence electrons of the element that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Is the Periodic Table Organized?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders access an Interent site to review the Periodic Table. They identify patterns and draw conclusions about the organization of the periodic table. They complete a teacher created chart using the Periodic Table.
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Curated OER

Reading Comprehension: History of the Periodic Table

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Although the article that launches this lesson is about the history of the Periodic Table, the objective is reading comprehension. Using the eight-page informational text, learners answer five comprehension questions and craft one essay....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements Commercials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student teams use a digital camcorder and iMovie to create a commercial about an element. They also use the Internet and their textbook to gather the following information about their element: the name, the symbol, the atomic number, the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electronegativities of Elements

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students use a table showing the electronegativity values of elements to characterize compounds as ionic or covalent. This worksheet has 14 fill in the blank questions.
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Periodic Table

For Students 4th - 9th Standards
In a friendly, casual conversation on the beach, two animated teens discuss the periodic table. Assign this video to be viewed at home by physical science fans. After viewing, they can write definitions for key vocabulary terms and take...
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Interactive3:39
Scholastic

Study Jams! Elements & Compounds

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
Compound class members' knowledge of elements and compounds with this delightful video clip! As the animated characters work on baking a birthday cake, they reveal that elements are simple substances that can be combined to form...
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Curated OER

The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the elements used to create fireworks. In this periodic table instructional activity, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Periodic Table of the Elements: Transition Metals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct an exothermic reaction to investigate the properties of a transition metal. In this periodic table lesson, students identify the transition elements and discuss their properties after watching a video. They conduct...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Periodic Table of the Elements: Noble Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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...

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