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Periodic Table of Fun ActivityPeriodic Table of Fun Activity
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9th - 12th
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Periodic Table of Fun

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Are you looking to put the fun back in the fundamentals of chemistry? Why not have groups create their own periodic tables of something (animals, food, music groups, etc.) practicing the organizational strategies used in the periodic table of the elements? Includes a rubric and instructions for each group, as well as basic information for the teacher.

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the periodic table

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periodic table, chemistry project, science

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  • Fun way for learners to understand how the periodic table is organized

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  • Link to examples does not work
  • PDF format does not allow editing

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Periods and Groups; Valence Electrons; Masses

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In this elements activity, 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 activity has 20 fill in...
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Periods and Groups; Valence Electrons; Masses

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Atomic Structure: Periodic Table

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The fifth lesson of seven in the series outlines an in-depth analysis of the periodic table. After direct instruction, pupils take turns practicing in the group before beginning independent study. The assessments include a...
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2009 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad National Exam - Part I

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