ELEMENT ACTIVITY LESSONS

Arranging the Elements [Chapter 5, Section 1]

A SOLAR SOLUTION [Critical Thinking Skills Activity]

____/15 points
Complete the skills worksheet on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to
answer all questions completely to ensure you understand the main
idea.

VENN DIAGRAM ___/ 10 points

Compare and Contract two atomic models using a Venn diagram.
Example: Plum Pudding Model.

3-PANEL FLIP CHART ___/20 points

Label the flaps of the three-panel flip chart with “Metal,” “Nonmetal,”
and “Metalloid.” As you read the chapter, write information you learn
about each category under the appropriate flap.

ELEMENT GAME ___/ 25 points

Make a memory game by using two sets of flip pages. Select first 18
elements. Write descriptions of these elements on one set of flip pages
and place the element’s name and symbol on the other card. Play the
game with other students or at home and try to match the elements
from their descriptions.

THE PERIODIC TABLE [SciLinks Activity] ___/ 20 points

Go to www.scilinks.org. Type in the keyword HSM1125, to find related
links to the periodic table. The use the links to answer the questions on
the activity sheet about the periodic table. All answers must be written
on a separate sheet of paper.

SECTION REVIEW [Arranging the Elements] ___/

10 Points
Complete the section review on pg 137 1-9 on a separate sheet of
paper.

POETRY OF THE ELEMENTS ___/ 15

points
Write a poem or song inspired about an element of your choice. You
may choose from the following topics:
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Uses and Hazards
Historical Background

EACH ELEMENT TELLS A STORY ___25/ points

Each element has a story to tell. Pick one element from the periodic
table to research. When was it discovered? How did the element get its
name? What are its properties? What are its uses? Is the element
found in any common materials? How is it obtained? Report your
findings in the form of a story written from the element’s point of view.

ELEMENT ACTIVITY LESSONS

Grouping the Elements [Chapter 5, Section 2]

PLACING ALL YOUR ELEMENTS ON THE TABLE ___/15 points

Complete the reinforcement work sheet after you finished looking
through the section “grouping the elements”.

KILLER ELEMENTS! ___/ 25 points

That’s a killer element! Some transitions metals, including cadmium,
nickel, mercury, and leads, are hazardous to human health. Find out
more about how these elements are used and why they are dangerous.
Write a brochure that outlines the precautions one should take to
prevent poisoning people and polluting the environment when using
these metals.

CREATE A BOOK ___/50

points
Design and construct a small book explaining the groups of elements
from the periodic table. The book must have a creative cover page
and a table of contents on the inside flap. The groups of the periodic
table are pg. 138-143.
Group 1: Alkali Metals
Group 2: Alkaline-Earth Metals
Group 3-12: Transition Metals
Group 13: Boron Group
Group 14: Carbon Group
Group 15: Nitrogen Group
Group 16: Oxygen Group
Group 17: Halogens
Group 18: Noble Gases

ADOPT AN ELEMENT ___/20 points

Complete the “adopt an element” information worksheet on an
element of your choice.

ELEMENTAL ADVERTISING ___/50 points

You are to choose an element of your choice. You will be creating an
advertisement for your element. Commercials should be creative and
interesting. This may also be done as an info-mercial. You may work
with one other group member for this project. Be sure to include the
element’s name, symbol, atomic number, cost and brief historical
background and why this element is important. Also needed is an
advertising slogan and logo. Advertisements must be neat and
organized. Your group will have 1-2 minutes to present this to the
class at the end of the assignment due date.

ELEMENTAL COMIC STRIP ___/15 points

Create a comic strip about the discovery of your element. Your comic
strip must include:
Name of the element, symbol, who discovered the element, date
discovered, and physical and chemical properties. Be creative with the
pictures and storyline!