Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Periodic Table
An interactive Periodic Table of the Elements that displays specific properties of each element
Other
The Happy Scientist: Minerals
Overview of minerals with definitions, how to identify them, what they are used for, and crystals.
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: See if a Ring Is Pure Gold
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Metals, Insulators and Semiconductors
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores insulators in relation to metals and other semiconductors. Other topics include conduction band, dielectric breakdown, photoconductors, and more.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: Metal Quiz
A ten-question trivia quiz to check general knowledge about common metals.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Physical Science
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with the physical sciences. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Chemical Bonding: Metals and Nonmetals
A chart of the periodic table of elements, including showing the nonmetal group.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements Transition Metals
Kids learn about the transition metals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Metals
Kid's learn about the science and chemistry of Metals. Types, alloys, and the properties of metal.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Periodic Table Metals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart examines the periodic table and guides students through the process of identifying the characteristics of metals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Periodic Table: Metals and Nonmetals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines metals and nonmetals and explores the periodic table of the elements.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Minerals by Class
This is a detailed reference list of minerals and mineral classes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Post Transition, Poor, Other Metals
Kids learn about the post-transition, poor, and other metals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Alkali Metals
On this site, investigate the alkali metals of the periodic table. Find out which elements are in this group, properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals
Find out about the properties of the elements found in the alkaline earth metals on this site.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Non Ferrous Metals List
Presents a long list of non-ferrous metals and some general facts about them.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Top 3 Contenders for the Strongest Metal in the World
Looks at the strength of tungsten, osmium, and titanium, and their chemical and physical properties.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Copper
Fun and interesting information about Copper, the second best conductor of electricity. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Lead
Fun and interesting information about Lead, a very useful metal. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Gold
Fun and interesting information about Gold which has been exceptionally valuable throughout history. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Calcium
Find out about the characteristics, properties, and uses of calcium while learning where it is found and who discovered it.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Aluminum
Learn about the characteristics, properties, uses, and discovery of aluminum and find out where it is found.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Iron
Fun and interesting information about iron, the 6th most abundant element in the universe. Learn about its characteristics, uses, and where it is found.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Copper Facts
Interesting facts about copper including its unique properties and uses.