Lesson Plan
LABScI

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table of Elements: The Secret Agent Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
Food always gets attention! Model atomic structure using fruit loops to represent the subatomic particles. After building models, scholars create ionic bonds using their models. Finally, they use these concepts to create a periodic...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 12th
In this periodic table worksheet, students will label the atomic number, atomic mass, element name, and element symbol for oxygen. Then students will determine the characteristics of the different groups of elements on the periodic table...
Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

General Characteristics of the p-Block Elements

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The 20th installment in a series of 36 focuses on the characteristics of the p-block elements. Learners discuss, read about, and answer questions pertaining to the occurrence of these elements in nature, their electron configurations,...
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Curated OER

The Elements: A Visual Exploration

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
Have the building blocks of the universe at your fingertips! Visually intriguing and animated, this interactive periodic table may also be the most informative chemistry tool available!
Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Periodic Table and Atomic Properties

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
An in-depth lesson, the fourth activity in a series of 36, begins with teaching how the periodic table's arrangement came to its current design. Using this knowledge, pupils then move on to analyze the arrangement of elements to their...
Worksheet
K12 Reader

Elements & Atoms

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Study matter in a new way with a cross-curricular assignment for language arts and math. Learners answer five reading comprehension questions after reading a few paragraphs about the periodic table, properties of elements, and how atoms...
Assessment
Curated OER

Physics Final Exam, Part A

For Students 11th - 12th
Here is a comprehensive and cohesive final exam for your high school physicists. A variety of question styles are incorporated, such as multiple-choice and problem-solving. Topics are too many to list, so you will want to review the exam...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nuclear Arithmetic

For Students 9th - 12th
In "Nuclear Arthmetic," first-time physical scientists examine atomic structure and the periodic table of elements. The are given the formula, "N = A-Z," in which N is the number of neutrons, A is the atomic mass, and Z is the atomic...
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Curated OER

Periodic Table Basics Test

For Students 7th - 12th
The periodic table of elements is a vital tool for all chemistry apprentices and professionals alike. Here is a chance for your beginning chemists to assess their understanding of the periodic table. They list element names, symbols,...
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Periodic Table Basics Make-Up Test

For Students 10th - 12th
For this periodic table worksheet, students complete a table of elements with their atomic number, atomic mass and symbol. They classify elements by their group name and distinguish between metals, nonmetals, and semi-metals. They also...
Lab Resource
Creative Chemistry

Trends in Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements learning exercise, learners complete two graphic organizers by comparing the element symbol and melting point for given elements. Then students plot a graph of their atomic radius against proton number.
Lab Resource
Creative Chemistry

Physical Properties of Group 1 Elements

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by filling in the symbol and atomic number for the given elements. Students plot a graph of melting point against atomic number. Students write the electron arrangements...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Atoms to Molecules: Constructing Helium

For Students 7th - 9th
Protons and neutrons and electrons, oh my! Physical science scholars get hands-on with interactive atomic modeling. Starting with a simple helium atom, participants create and name ions, then build isotopes. Questions throughout the...
PPT
Mr. E. Science

The Periodic Table

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
This science presentation focuses on the elements in the periodic table. It begins with the parts of an atom, explaining atomic mass and atomic number, valence electrons, and isotopes. Then it moves on to discuss various ways of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Periodic Table Basics Review Sheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this periodic table worksheet, students complete a chart with the appropriate element symbol, the atomic mass and the atomic number. They classify elements by their groups and as metals, nonmetals or semi-metals. They also answer two...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrating Physics-Atomic Fingerprints

For Students 9th - 11th
For this atomic fingerprint worksheet, students read about the Bohr model and electrons changing energy levels and emitting energy. They answer questions about the atomic spectrum and the fingerprints for specific atoms.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Periodic Table of Elements

For Students 10th - 11th
For this chemistry worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to the Periodic Table of Elements. There are 18 words located in the puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Final

For Students 9th - 12th
A full-fledged practice final prepares pupils for their general chemistry final exam. If they complete these 57 multiple-choice questions correctly, they will be well-prepared. Note: even though the questions are multiple-choice, there...
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Curated OER

Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics activity, students review vocabulary terms and key equations associated with the quantum mechanical model. Students apply the quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect. This activity has 5 true or false, 12...
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Curated OER

Atoms, Ions and Formula Basics Make-up Test

For Students 7th - 12th
Using a copy of the periodic table, chemistry test takers fill in a chart with element name, chemical symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and numbers of subatomic particles. They define subatomic particles, draw atom models, explain...
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Curated OER

Resources - A Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 12th
In this resources instructional activity, learners compare and contrast physical and chemical properties and changes. Students review the periodic table, pattern of atomic numbers and chemical reactivity. This instructional activity has...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Students name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Halogens

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students answer 24 questions related to properties of halogens. They fill in the table with the correct answers and participate in teacher demo.