Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Elements and Electron Configuration Lesson PlanElements and Electron Configuration Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
1 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
1 more...
Technology
Internet Access
Year
2012
Lesson Plan

Elements and Electron Configuration

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Elements and Electron Configuration lesson plan also includes:
  • Elements and Electron Configuration
  • Join to access all included materials

It's electronic! Pupils uncover elements and their electron configurations as they explore mass, groupings, correct charges, and sliding theory. Young scientists learn creative ways to remember various elements and correctly classify them depending on physical and chemical properties.

57 Views 51 Downloads

Concepts

anions, cations, conductivity, density, melting points

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class locate elements in nature and create a poster presentation where they provide the element, its use in nature, its symbol, and its scientific use, if this is different
  • Instruct the class to create diagrams of electron models using art supplies such as string, glitter, beads, and other creative components

 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires the periodic table and Internet access to complete

Pros

  • Allows the class to be creative with projects that are part of this activity
  • Contains multiple extensions and modifications for learners with different styles 

Cons

  • None

See similar resources:

Printables

Element Cards

The Science Spot
This template is made up of cards for 18 common elements. The chemical symbol is provided, along with space to write in the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons, draw Bohr diagrams and Lewis structures, and more!
7th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Periodic Shuffle: Introduction to Periodicity and Electron Configuration

K20 LEARN
No matter how you shuffle the elements, their electron configurations keep them in the same order. How can that be? Introduce the concept of periodicity through a lesson that combines inquiry, discussion, and comparison. Partners...
9th - 12th Science
PPT

Atoms and Elements - Electron Arrangement and Periodic Law

Curated OER
Delve into the world of quantum mechanics by viewing this PowerPoint. Chemistry novices learn about electron energy and shells, and they practice listing electron configuration for different atoms. Because this presentation provides...
9th - 12th Science
App

goREACT

Museum of Science
Beginning Boyles and curious Curies can safely experiment with the virtual mixing of elements using this entertaining application. 
7th - 12th Science
App

The Elements: A Visual Exploration

Curated OER
Have the building blocks of the universe at your fingertips! Visually intriguing and animated, this interactive periodic table may also be the most informative chemistry tool available!
5th - Higher Ed Science
Instructional Video

Drawing Electron Configuration Diagrams

Fuse School
Demonstrate the steps to drawing electron configuration diagrams. A video lesson shows how to use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons in an element and then create the diagrams. The instructor leads your class through...
5 mins 9th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

What Element Would You Be?

Kenan Fellows
Primo Levi wrote a collection of short stories comparing his life from Italy to Auschwitz to elements in the periodic table. Pupils read an excerpt from his book and research the characteristics of various elements. Then, they make a...
9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Energy Levels and Electron Configuration

Fuse School
Electron location accounts for many properties of an element. A video lesson describes how to create electron dot diagrams. The instructor discusses electron shells and the number of electrons in each.
4 mins 9th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

How Atoms Bond - Elements and Compounds Part 2

Fuse School
Build a solid foundation of the different types of chemical bonds. A thorough video lesson discusses the formation of chemical bonds between various element types. The instructor references the periodic table when discussing molecular...
6 mins 9th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Atoms and Elements: An Introduction

Curated OER
Students are able to discuss the difference between a proton, a neutron and an electron. They also can explain the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond. Students know the main structure of atoms and molecules. Student are able...
9th - 12th Science
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use