The Periodic Table

OVERVIEW: This internet lesson is a reinforcement activity on the Modern Periodic Table.

OBJECTIVE: The Student Will...
1. research various facts on common elements on the periodic table.
2. use the periodic table to obtain information about specific elements.

STATE STANDARDS OF LEARNING:
PS4. investigate and understand how to use the periodic table of elements to obtain information.
C/T 8.4 use local and wide-area networks to access and retrieve information from electronic databases.

PREVIOUS LESSONS TAUGHT:
1. How to use the internet.
2. How the elements are arranged on the Periodic Table.

DIRECTIONS: Visit the web site and complete the following tables.

http://www.chemicalelements.com

Element Name Group Number State Discovered Density Color Uses
aluminum            
calcium            
fluorine            
lithium            
krypton            
plutonium            

 

Atomic No. Symbol Group No. Group Name Period Valence No.
4          
10          
19          
47          
80          
86          

HOMEWORK: Create a timeline based on the discovery dates found on the internet for the first table of elements.

EVALUATION: Students will be evaluated on
1. Use of the Internet.
2. Homework assignment.
3. Test on SOL PS.4 -- the Periodic Table

 

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