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Periodic Poetry

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Learners choose an element from the periodic table, research it and write at least three poems following different formats (Cinquain poem, haiku, etc.) students choose their best work and display it on a decorated coffee filter.

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haikus, types of poetry, elements, the periodic table

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cinquain poetry, elements, haiku, name poem, periodic table, science
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
1999
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