Time to put the knowledge to the test! Young scholars take what they know about the periodic table and build their own from scratch. Using clues from 26 different elements, they place elements in a blank periodic table. The clues include properties such as oxidation number, density, and electronegativity. 

Concepts

the periodic table, periodic trends, atomic mass, atomic numbers

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate as a performance task when studying the structure of the periodic table

Classroom Considerations

• Requires scissors and glue
• Expects a solid understanding of the design of the periodic table

Pros

• Motivates individuals through a challenging yet attainable task
• Appeals to the kinesthetic learners

Cons

• None