Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Periodic Table Organization: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explore the layout of the periodic table by defining different groups and categories of elements. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Table Organization."
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Strontium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about strontium and the reactions it has with water, air, halogens, acids, and bases.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Radium and Its Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the discovery of radium, where it is found, its properties, and its uses.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Humphrey Davy

For Students 9th - 10th
(1778-1829) British chemist and inventor remembered today for his discoveries of several alkali and alkaline earth metals, as well as contributions to the discoveries of the elemental nature of chlorine and iodine.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Periodic Table Groups Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over the groups on the periodic table of elements. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Magnesium

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about magnesium, the 18th most abundant element in the universe. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebElements site provides a great deal of elemental information. There are audio files demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the element name, pictures showing the electron shells, and information on isotopes, properties and more.
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Other

Chemical Elements: Potassium

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice, clear site, containing a good deal of elemental information, including atomic weight, density, boiling point, isotopes and more. An image shows the electron energy levels for the element.