The Periodic Table of Elements Activity

Description

In this periodic table of elements activity, students will “analyze and interpret data to explain how the physical properties of elements and their reactivity have been used to produce the current model of the Periodic Table of Elements”.

 

Students will review periodic table category information as well as information on certain elements to determine where they belong on the periodic table.

 

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This is a great activity for students to work in groups!

 

You will need (and is provided in this resource):

• The Periodic Table  – missing elements
• nine element clue cards
• nine element pieces
• nine category cards
• CER student sheet

 

Student Directions:

1. Read over the category cards to learn more about the categories of elements found in the periodic table.
2. Read over the element clue cards to learn more about each element.
3. Using this information, place the element pieces where they belong on the periodic table of elements.
4. Once you have each piece where it belongs, fill in the missing atomic number.
5. Complete the CER based on what you have learned.

CER Framework

Students will use the CER framework to answer the question:

How have the physical properties of elements and their reactivity contributed to the development of the Periodic Table of Elements (current model)?

 

Encourage students to use evidence that they gathered from this activity.

 

 

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What’s actually included in this periodic table of elements activity:

When you download, you will receive:

• Teacher’s guide
• Student instructions
• Periodic table with missing elements
• 9 element pieces
• 9 element clue cards
• 9 category cards (in color and black and white)
• Periodic table key
• CER with question filled in
• CER (template)
• CER example key
• Photos of resource in action

 

This lesson pairs well with NC Essential Standard: 8.P.1.2 (current) and PS.8.1.3 (new standards) as well as other state standards dealing with the periodic table.

 

This is a great support activity for NGSS standard MS-PS1-1.

 

 

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The Periodic Table Interactive Lesson

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