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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of atomic structure and the element groups in the periodic table using plain language. Supported by diagrams and charts.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Atoms, Elements and Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on atoms and elements including what they are, the chemical symbols for elements, and the placement of elements on the periodic table. A link to a test is provided.
Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Sodium

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the elemental information that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site, including; atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration, typical compounds and much...
Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Samarium

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the elemental information that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site, including atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration, typical compounds and much...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Periodic Table With Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements, how it was organized, the changes made by Henry Moseley in 1931, some characteristics of element groups, and what the atomic mass, number, and abbreviation each...
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Periodic Table

For Students 1st - 6th
What is the periodic table? Learn how the elements are classified according to their properties and are organized into groups and periods.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Periodic Table: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Explain how elements on the periodic table are arranged, and explain the relationships within each row and column. This lesson is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Periodic Table."
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Families Stick Together

For Students 5th - 8th
Beyond columns and rows, the periodic table groups elements according to families. Identify the families present on the table with this overview.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Predicting Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on predicting chemical reactions using The Group 1 elements in the Periodic Table are known as the alkali metals. They include lithium, sodium and potassium, which all react vigorously with air and water. It provides...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Metallic Character: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe metallic character and describe how it changes throughout the periodic table. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Metallic Character."
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: What's in the Box?

For Students 9th - 10th
Use your knowledge of groups and periods on the Periodic Table. When you are presented with three elements, pick the one that doesn't belong.
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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Atomic Structure: Atomic Weights and Atomic Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains many basic concepts of atomic structure. It starts with atomic mass and number and then works up to more sophisticated information on electron configuration and how each element fits into the Periodic Table.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Periodic Law

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A tutorial that describes the origin of the periodic law.
PPT
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Noble Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
Through an online slideshow format, learn about the chemical properties and practical uses of the noble gases. Includes questions at end.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: The Noble Gases

For Students 5th - 8th
Get the skinny on the noble gases on the periodic table. Find out why this family is happy, how well they bond, and exactly who is a part of this happy family.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Heading to Group Two

For Students 5th - 8th
The second family in the periodic table is the alkaline earth metals found in the second column from the left. Meet the family and get to familiar with why this is the second most reactive group of elements.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Alkali Metals to the Left

For Students 5th - 8th
To the left. To the left. The elements in the left column of the period table are alkali metals with the exception of hydrogen. This is a brief overview of the alkali metals, what their family is all about and how well they bond or do...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Group and Periodic Properties Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe and perform experiments with sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur ,and phosphorus. The discover trends down groups, across periods, and having to do with the pH of metal oxides vs. nonmetal oxides.
Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Scandium

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the elemental information about scandium that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site. This information includes atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron...
Handout
Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the elemental information about sulfur that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site. This information includes atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration,...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Inner Transition Metals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the organization of the periodic table into periods and groups, then looks at where the Lanthanoids and Actinoids are situated, and their properties.
Graphic
Science Struck

Science Struck: Printable Periodic Table of Elements With Names

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides two printable periodic tables, color-coded to show the element groups. One table gives masses, the other gives charges.
Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Chemical Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Clackamas Community College, gives a basic explanation of Chemical Grouping, including the Boron group.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Periodic Trends: Atomic Radius: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
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."