Curated OER
Using Current Data for Graphing Skills
Students graph demographic information. In this graphing lesson, 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 created on the...
Curated OER
Electron Arrangements
Students write electron configurations and identify groups. In this investigative lesson students use valence electrons to draw electron dot structures.
Curated OER
Creating Atoms
In this creating atoms worksheet, students follow directions by creating atoms out of cotton balls, beads, and pipe cleaners. Students then answer 2 questions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metalloids in the Periodic Table
Discusses the history and organization of the periodic table, where the metalloids fit in, and their properties. Includes color-coded periodic table of elements.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Cobalt: Periodic Table of Videos
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about cobalt. Take this lesson to learn about its role in color televisions. [1:42]
Science Struck
Science Struck: Periodic Table With Atomic Mass
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...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Printable Periodic Table of Elements With Names
Provides two printable periodic tables, color-coded to show the element groups. One table gives masses, the other gives charges.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion
The transition metals are placed in the center of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3. They are generally hard and dense, and less reactive than the alkali metals. Iron, copper, silver and gold are important transition metals. A...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pyrotechnics: It's Elemental
In this interactive periodic table from the NOVA Web site, find out the role of various elements in making fireworks.