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The Mighty Elements: Using the Visual Thesaurus to Investigate Chemical Elements
Pupils create trading cards for elements in the Periodic Table. Initially, they are introduced to the Periodic Table of Elements and the concept of elements in the world around us. After dividing into groups, learners use the Visual...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements
Learners explain how the elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry instructional activity, students determine the subatomic particles for certain elements. They research the physical and chemical properties of an...
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Constructing a Periodic Table of Elements
Students create a periodic table of elements. In this chemistry lesson, students work together to build all of the different elements into a complete mini periodic table. They identify similarity and difference of the elements.
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Science Hits Activity
Young scholars listen to a song that teaches the elements of the periodic table and write their own song to be used as an aid in remembering scientific information.
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Periodic Table of Elements Project
Students research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Students are...
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An Alien Periodic Table
Students construct a periodic table based on the physical and chemical properties of elements. For this chemistry lesson, students share their work with the class and explain why they classified the elements that way.
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The Elements
Students watch video, The Elements, research information about elements using both the Internet and CD-ROM program, and create atoms out of gumdrops and licorice.
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Periodic Table of the Elements: Noble Gases
Young scholars research how neon signs are made and design their own. In this periodic table lesson, students familiarize themselves with the noble gases on the periodic table. They watch a video, research how neon signs are made, and...
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Element Videos
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. For 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...
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The Noble Gases
High schoolers identify the different elements that belong to the Noble Gas family. In this chemistry lesson, students design a neon sign. They research how they are made and share their work with the class.
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Halogens
High schoolers identify the elements that belong to the halogen family on the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students describe the common characteristics of elements in this group. They research about hydrochloric acid's...
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Other Metals
Students identify the properties of transition metals. In this chemistry instructional activity, students research facts and uses of one aluminum product they choose. They create an advertisement highlighting aluminum's useful properties.
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Help Wanted: A Lighting Engineer For Popular Rock Group
Students are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen to a...
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Bouncing Balls
Students create a polymer ball in the lab. In this chemistry lesson, students identify the different properties of the polymer they created. They explain what type of chemical reaction took place.
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Research Project
Eighth graders research a project of their choice in relation to a career they may want. In this language arts lesson, 8th graders create a bibliography of references used both print and online sources. Students make an outline of their...
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Bridge Cable Corrosion
Young scholars investigate the corrosion of different materials in the lab. In this chemistry lesson, students construct a bridge considering different bridge designs. At the end of the lesson, they play the role of scientists and...
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Alkali Metals
Learners explore the unique properties of alkali metals. In this chemistry lesson, students create a mural of fireworks display after researching its different element components. They write a brief description about an alkali metal used...
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An Ad for an Element
High schoolers prepare an ad for an element, including properties and uses, in an attention getting format such as that used in the advertising business.
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Globe Raider: Part I
Students research a Spanish speaking countries using the Internet and other appropriate resources. They work in groups to complete a computer based treasure hunt before completing a Globe Raiders worksheet. They use the research...
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Using Current Data for Graphing Skills
Students graph demographic information. In this graphing instructional activity, students choose what type of graph to create and what information to display. Links to examples of graphs and statistical data are provided. The graphs are...