Royal Society of Chemistry
Alkalis
Because they are reactive with air and water, scientists store alkalis in oil. Scholars complete a series of four puzzles reviewing information about alkalis. They match the alkali to its formula, the salt formed with H2SO4, and the salt...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Hydrogen and s-Block Elements
Lesson 19 in the series of 36 analyzes the element hydrogen and the s-block elements. Through readings, answering questions, and discussion, learners write about and explain their occurrence, physical and chemical properties, and uses.
Science Geek
Element Classes
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.
Mr. E. Science
The Periodic Table
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...
Curated OER
Alkali Metals
Students explore the unique properties of alkali metals. In this chemistry instructional activity, students create a mural of fireworks display after researching its different element components. They write a brief description about an...
Curated OER
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Students research the elements used to create fireworks. In this periodic table lesson plan, students discuss common metals, their characteristics, and their places on the periodic table. They work in small groups to research the...
Curated OER
Groups in the Periodic Table
For this groups of the periodic table worksheet, high schoolers use on line sources to find characteristics of the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, the transition metals, the halogens and the inert gases.
Curated OER
Groups 1 & 2, the Alkali Metals and the Alkaline Earth Metals
Giving a clear review of the basic properties of the metals in groups one and two on the periodic table, this slide show would be useful for early learners of chemistry. Your class will learn about the trends down the groups, such as...
Curated OER
Group 1 Alkali Metals
In this periodic table activity, students identify the different properties of group 1 elements in order to match the given words with the appropriate question.
Curated OER
Review for Chemistry
In this review for chemistry worksheet, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.
Curated OER
Periodic Table Families
In this periodic table worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by listing the elements in each of the periodic table families.
Curated OER
The Periodic Table of Elements
In this elements activity, students fill in a periodic table with the element symbols, mass numbers, and proton numbers of the elements that are missing.