Curated OER
Elements
Middle schoolers explore the periodic table. In this Chemistry lesson plan, students will review how Mendeleyev predicted the missing elements in the periodic table. The middle schoolers will then be assigned one of the missing elements...
Curated OER
Periodic Table Quiz
In this periodic table quiz worksheet, high schoolers complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
Curated OER
Periodic Pencil Classification-Understanding Chemistry's Cornerstone
Students study the periodic table and the elements. In this chemistry lesson students complete a group lab activity and relate it to the periodic table.
Curated OER
The Periodic Table
Students examine the periodic table and how it was developed. In this chemistry lesson students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family.
Curated OER
Elements of Chemistry: The Periodic Table
Students examine the atomic structure of elements. In this chemistry lesson plan students organize elements of the periodic table according to their atomic mass, and compare their order within the periodic table.
Curated OER
Element Videos
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
Curated OER
What is Everything Made of?
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules. In this experimental lesson students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned.
Curated OER
What Are Elements?
Students investigate elements by by defining scientific terms. In this Periodic Table of Elements instructional activity, students utilize a glass of water, and powdered fruit drink to perform a lab activity demonstrating properties of...
Curated OER
Science Quiz: Chemical Elements
In this science quiz: chemical elements learning exercise, learners name the correct symbol for the first 110 chemical elements in the periodic table, with the answers given at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Element Bingo Cards
In this element bingo cards worksheet, students use the card to play a bingo game and learn the elements in the periodic table.
Curated OER
Matter: Build a Word
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.
Curated OER
Atomic Structure
In this atomic structure worksheet, students use the periodic table to complete a chart for 11 elements/ions in terms of atomic number, number of protons, neutrons and electrons.
Curated OER
Body Chemistry: Using the Periodic Table
In this periodic table learning exercise, students use the data chart and the periodic table to solve questions about body chemistry.
Curated OER
Metals and Non-Metals
In this metals and non-metals worksheet, students read an explanation of metals and non-metals and then answer three questions for each about conductivity and form.
Curated OER
Chemistry: Classifying Materials
Students classify materials. In this chemistry lesson, students examine the properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Students discover the elements, compounds, and chemical symbols.
Curated OER
Atomic Bonding
In this bonding worksheet, students combine the given atoms to make new neutral compounds. This worksheet has 22 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Drawing Atoms
In this atoms worksheet, students use their periodic table to determine how to draw the 20 atoms given in this graphic organizer.
Curated OER
Identifying Ionic and Covalent Bonds
In this bonds worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by determining if the compounds given are metals or non-metals and if it has a covalent or ionic bond.
Curated OER
Reading The Periodic Table
Eighth graders examine the Periodic Table. In this science lesson plan, 8th graders categorize a group of shells and unknown elements using different characteristics as they read and interpret the Periodic Table.
Curated OER
Periodic Trends
For this periodic trends worksheet, students determine the trends of electronegativity in the periodic table. Students compare electronegativity and ionization energy. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Families of Elements
In this elements worksheet, students classify the given elements according to where they are located in the periodic table. This worksheet has 1 short answer and 4 fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Mass/Mass Problems
In this mass worksheet, students calculate how much of any product will form from a given amount of reactant. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.
Curated OER
Bellwork for Week 4-Geology and the Periodic Table
In this geology and the periodic table activity, students answer nine questions about specific minerals, the patterns in the periodic table, and properties of rocks and minerals.
Curated OER
Patterns of the Periodic Table
In this periodic table worksheet, learners explain the pattern that is illustrated in the 6 different diagrams. There can be more than one pattern in a diagram.