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Finding the Average People Mass for the Element Called "Humans"
Students investigate where a new element would be located on the periodic table. In this isotope instructional activity, students find the mass of a new element, people mass. This number will be entered onto the periodic table of...
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Patterns of the Periodic Table
In this elements worksheet, students determine the pattern that is being illustrated by the diagrams of the periodic table. Students identify 6 different patterns.
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Resources - A Reading Guide
In this resources instructional activity, students 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...
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Chemistry Worksheet 14
In this chemistry worksheet, students sketch several diagrams of different peptide chains. Students sketch diagrams of galactose and fructose.
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Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, students classify each chemical compound as a ketone, amine, aldehyde, or ether. Students also write a condensed formula and classification for the given organic products.
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Structure of Matter
In this matter worksheet, students review the structure of matter including elements, atoms, and the periodic table. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Atoms
In this neutral atoms worksheet, students identify various neutral atoms found on the periodic table. They determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each neutral atom listed on the sheet. Students also identify that Z...
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Periodic Table Stack Word Search Puzzle
In this science activity, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the activity. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Kalzium
Students explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.
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Using several learning modalities to teach about the Periodic Table.
Students identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They identify how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens, and also,...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 1
Students are introduced to the periodic table. They find the common trends among the electron configurations and the names of certain groups of the table. Students explore the atomic mass, atomic number, mass number, mass and charge...
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Periodic History
Students gain a perspective in the development of chemistry. They understand some of the topics in their text and the ongoing nature of research. They then will be able to see the trends of the periodic table first hand through their own...
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Properties of Elements
Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...
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Metals for Minting
Students study the Periodic Table to investigate basic properties of metals used to make coins. They discuss how historic events like the Civil War and Gold Rush had a direct impact on the trime.
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The Periodic Table
Eleventh graders examine the history and development of the periodic table and properties of elements. They complete worksheets, take notes during a teacher-led discussion, and produce their own periodic table.
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Chemical Families
Ninth graders describe that matter is made of minute particles called atoms, explain structure and properties of atoms, classify chemicals, locate chemicals on the periodic table, and play Jeopardy.
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Your Body's Building Blocks
Students study the elements of the Periodic Table as they relate to the building blocks of the body. They experiment to measure the amount of iron in the body.