Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Period Trends: Ionic Size: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Electron" Ic Battleship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Graphic
University of Kentucky

Uk: Magnesium Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Halogen Family

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alkaline Earth Metals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a brief but accurate definition of alkaline earth metals. Includes a list of elements in the chemical series.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Molar Mass of an Element: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
Interactive
University of Kentucky

Chem Comics: Bromine

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Kentucky provides comics in which bromine and information on bromine comes into play. A less common way of getting bromine information across.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Modern Periodic Law: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define the Modern Period Law. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Modern Periodic Law."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Modern Periodic Law: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define the Modern Period Law. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Modern Periodic Law."
Graphic
University of Guelph

The Carbon Family: Shielding Constants

For Students 9th - 10th
A short page dedicated to the Shielding Constants of the elements in the Carbon Family.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Aluminum (Al)

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Halogens

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the halogens of the periodic table. Learn about which elements are in this group and the properties, similarities, and other facts.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements Transition Metals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the transition metals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts.
eBook
Other

Atoms in Motion: All Matter Is Made of Atoms

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
Handout
Other

Especial Gas Inc.: Sulfur Properties and Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Thorium

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Tantalum

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the element, Tantalum, atomic number 73. Covers the origin of its name, sources, uses for it in industry, and possible substitutes.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Nitrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Molybdenum

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Calcium

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Counting Valence Electrons

For Students 9th - 10th
A short assessment to see if you understand valence electrons in specific elements.
App
Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th
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...