Students explore ionic bonding. They draw examples of ionic bonding and explain the activities of the electrons of the elements. Students use paper plates and candy to draw electron configurations of given atoms.

Eighth graders explore the chemical and physical properties of a variety of elements in a lab setting. They organize the data they collect onto a spreadsheet and then choose one element from the periodic table to research. They...

Using the periodic table of elements, young chemists fill in a chart of isotopes to show the atomic number, mass, charge, number of protons, number of neutrons, and number of electrons. The chart is followed by 11 questions that...

In this elements worksheet, students read how the elements are organized in periods and groups in the periodic table. Students use the periodic table to find the valence electrons and calculate molecular mass. This worksheet has 20 fill...

Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.

In this groups of the periodic table worksheet, students use on line sources to find characteristics of the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, the transition metals, the halogens and the inert gases.

For this periodic table and elements worksheet, students review valence electrons, octet rule, oxidation number, and the difference between metals and non-metals on the periodic table. This worksheet has 5 matching, 20 fill in the blank,...

In this chemistry worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by rearranging 13 anagrams about elements. They create their own anagrams from 3 given words.

For this molecules worksheet, students review the parts of an atom and use element mass to determine isotopes. Students give the group, period, and classification for the given elements. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions and 17...

In this elements activity, students compare and contrast the characteristics of metals and non-metals. Students practice drawing Lewis dot diagrams and writing ion notation. This activity has 9 word problems, 8 matching questions, and 5...

In this universe worksheet, students read about the big bang theory and the evolution of the stars from the elements. Students answer four critical thinking questions about the beginnings of our universe.

In this chemistry worksheet, students answer short answer and true and false questions about acids, bases, atoms, elements, and more. Students complete 20 questions.

In this completing a chart of Elements or Ions instructional activity, 6th graders fill in the blanks for the Atomic Number, Number of Protons, Number of Neutrons, and Number of Electrons. Students fill in 44 blanks.

Students prepare an ad for an element, including properties and uses, in an attention getting format such as that used in the advertising business.

In this element worksheet, students choose an element from the Periodic Table. Students pretend they are the element and answer the questions.

Facilitate learning by using small objects to teach the principles of atomic mass in your science class. Pupils determine the average mass of varying beans as they perform a series of competitive experiments. They gather data and...

Chemistry classes will appreciate this color-coded, single-page reference sheet for The Standard Model of particle physics. It is divided into two main sections: elementary particles and compound particles, both with their antiparticles....

Molecules to the Max! refers to a movie released in 2009 about the world of atoms and molecules. A helpful discovery guide provides five posters on science topics typically covered at the middle school level. It also explains the...

For this families of the periodic table worksheet, students complete a table with the characteristics of elements in the 10 families of the periodic table. Students fill in the blank sections using their text book as a resource. They...

In this periodic trends worksheet, students solve ten problems related to elements in the periodic table. Students write electron configurations for atoms and they compare elements and their periodic trends.

For this electron configuration and periodicity worksheet, students answer fifteen questions about periodic trends and they analyze orbital diagrams indicating location of electrons.

In this elements and bonding activity, students classify given elements, they identify valence electrons in atoms, they explain the reactivity of elements, and they explain why certain atoms gain electrons while others lose electrons.

In this periodic table worksheet, students are given 12 terms and must match the terms to their appropriate definition. Topics include types of bonds, types of elements, and types of ions.

High schoolers in chemistry or health courses look at the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and periodic table of elements to gather information about mercury and lead, two toxic materials that have been found in food products. They read...