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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alkaline Earth Metals
Wikipedia offers a brief but accurate definition of alkaline earth metals. Includes a list of elements in the chemical series.
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."
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Bromine
University of Kentucky provides comics in which bromine and information on bromine comes into play. A less common way of getting bromine information across.
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."
University of Guelph
The Carbon Family: Shielding Constants
A short page dedicated to the Shielding Constants of the elements in the Carbon Family.
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."
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...
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.
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.
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...
Other
Especial Gas Inc.: Sulfur Properties and Compounds
This page from Especial Gas Inc. contains some very interesting information about the element sulfur, and some of its common compounds. The history and relative abudance of the element is discussed, as well as where it can be found. The...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Thorium
Information about the element, Thorium, atomic number 90. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, where it is found, and details about health-related regulations. Discusses thorium's potential use...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Tantalum
A description of the element, Tantalum, atomic number 73. Covers the origin of its name, sources, uses for it in industry, and possible substitutes.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Nitrogen
Information about the element, Nitrogen, atomic number 14. Covers common chemical transformations, its physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations. Also discusses...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Molybdenum
Information about the metallic element, Molybdenum, atomic number 42. It is unique in having an extremely high melting point. Covers its discovery, its biological importance, its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the...
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Calcium
Information about the element, Calcium, atomic number 20. Covers physical and atomic properties, sources, its role in geochemical cycles, how abundant it is on the Earth, its isotopes, some compounds of calcium, and its importance to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Counting Valence Electrons
A short assessment to see if you understand valence electrons in specific elements.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...