Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Building 3 D Models of Atoms
Students build atoms of elements 1-20. The entire set can be hung from the ceiling in order of the Periodic Table to be referred to throughout the Chemistry class/unit. This is helpful when teaching bonding and patterns of the Periodic...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain how the atomic radius changes over representative elements across rows and up and down columns on the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Trends: Ionization Energy: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain how the ionization energy changes over representative elements across rows and up and down columns on the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Trends: Ionization Energy."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain how the atomic radius changes over representative elements across rows and up and down columns on the periodic table. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Period Trends: Ionic Size: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain how the ionic radius changes over representative elements across rows and up and down columns on the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Period Trends: Ionic Size."
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Electron" Ic Battleship
The students will play a game of Battleship on the Periodic Table to review electron configuration of the elements.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science University, GEMS-U Project.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Magnesium Comics
A set of comics that feature magnesium, and information about the element, in the story line. Less rigorous than some sites, but still interesting and fun.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Halogen Family
Read about the non-metallic elements in the halogen family, what their chemical and physical properties are, their uses, and some interesting facts about them.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Periodic Table of Chemical Elements
This is a picture of the periodic table of chemical elements, an important set of information for anyone learning about chemistry. Elements such as hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, sodium, iron and gold are listed using their chemical symbols...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead
Information about the heavy metal, Lead, atomic number 82. Gives some interesting historical details about lead's use in the past. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molar Mass of an Element: Lesson 1
This lesson will define molar mass and give examples of elements with different molar masses using the periodic table. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Molar Mass of an Element."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 4
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 4 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Modern Periodic Law: Lesson 3
This lesson will define the Modern Period Law. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Modern Periodic Law."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Modern Periodic Law: Lesson 1
This lesson will define the Modern Period Law. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Modern Periodic Law."
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Aluminum (Al)
Here you can find some great information about the 13th element in the periodic table, "aluminum." Content focuses on aluminum's electrons, where you can find aluminum in nature and in the home, and how aluminum combines with other...
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Antimony
A set of comics featuring the element antimony. Some good information in an entertaining manner.
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: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Halogens
Explore the halogens of the periodic table. Learn about which elements are in this group and the properties, similarities, and other facts.
Other
Atoms in Motion: All Matter Is Made of Atoms
Atoms are very, very small. Atoms are so small that it is often said that there are as many atoms in a single grain of sand as there are grains of sand on all of the world's beaches - certainly a difficult thing to prove, but you get the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Valence Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Valence electrons, their variation in the periodic table and relation to reactivity and electrical conductivity of elements.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Abbreviated Electron Configurations
Test your electron-configuration skills in this animated exercise. Practice writing the abbreviated configurations for some of the common elements on the periodic table.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Simbolos De Los Elementos [In Spanish]
Try to match the names of the different chemical elements and their symbols. You can check the results and how long it took you to match them.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Calculador De Masas Molares [In Spanish]
Calculate the molar mass and the centesimal composition of chemical substances with this interactive calculator.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Elements of Literacy
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will use the symbols of the chemical elements to form words. The students will improve their functional literacy and critical thinking skills. Students will also increase...