Name_____________________________ CP: ____
Periodic Table Project
Due Date: ________
Introduction:
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Now that you have an understanding of how the Periodic Table of Elements is arranged, it’s time to create your
own. Your job is to create your own periodic table with groups and periods using objects, events, interests, etc.
Your periodic table can be created from just about anything. When trying to categorize objects for your table,
think about how elements are arranged on the Periodic Table of Elements. The Periodic Table of Elements is
arranged by increasing atomic number. Individual periods contain elements with similar reactivity. Elements of
a specific group have similar characteristics. Your periodic table should have similar organizational patterns.
Items in groups and periods should be related.
Directions:
(Projects need to be on a full size poster board or tri-fold.)
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Create a periodic table with at least 8 Groups and 4 periods.
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Include a “Hydrogen” type object. This should be an object that is different from the rest, yet still related.
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Name your periodic table (be creative).
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Name the groups and periods in your periodic table (again be creative).
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Create a key that explains why the families and periods in your periodic table are grouped together. Be sure to
also include what makes your “Hydrogen" object different from the rest and yet still part of your periodic
table. (*In a key, bullets are appropriate.)
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Write at least 1 page comparing your periodic table to the modern Periodic Table of Elements. Make a
prediction of the properties and placement of at least one undiscovered or additional item. Attach your essay
to the back of your project.
Guiding Questions for Essay:
1. Describe the basis of your arrangement. (What unique characteristic(s) allows your objects to be arranged
in their particular manner?)
2. How is your arrangement of groups and periods similar to the Periodic Table of Elements? Explain.
3. How is your arrangement different from the Periodic Table of Elements? Explain.
4. Mendeleev created a periodic table of elements and predicted characteristics of missing elements. Make a
prediction about an object on your table that has not yet been discovered (the object will follow the last
known one on your table). Explain properties of the predicted object. You should provide detailed reasoning
for why this particular object will fit onto your periodic table according to your arrangement.
Grading Rubric
Groups and
Periods
(40 points)
Group and
period
Names
(10 points)
Key
(10 points)
Essay
30 points
Exceeds
Groups and periods, including
“hydrogen,” are clearly labeled and
well organized. You have arranged
your periodic table in a
sensible/fun way that is easy to
understand. You show an in-depth
understanding of the Periodic
Table of Elements.
______ Pts.
The groups and periods are
appropriately named. Names are
interesting and unique. I can
easily understand why you
categorized object as you did.
_____ Pts.
Key is creative and neat with a
clear in-depth description of each
family and period. I can see a
relationship between your periodic
table and the Periodic Table of
Elements.
_____ Pts.
You created a well-crafted
thoughtful essay that is free of
grammar errors, and shows you
have a thorough understanding of
how the periodic table is arranged.
_____ Pts.
Meets
All components are present.
You show understanding of
the arrangement of the
Periodic Table of Elements.
Your periodic table is neat
and you followed directions.
Does Not Meet
Not very organized. Your arrangement of
families and/or periods doesn’t seem right,
not very well thought out. After looking at
your project, I’m not sure you understand
the arrangement of the Periodic Table of
Elements.
______ Pts.
Group and period names are
present. The way you
grouped objects together
makes sense.
______ Pts.
Poor coordination between groups and
name’s of groups, and/or poor coordination
between periods and names of periods.
_____ Pts.
Family and Periods are all
named. Your key is neat and
organized.
_____ Pts.
Key is not well organized, confusing, and/or
incorrect.
______ Pts.
Thoughtful essay with few
grammar errors and shows
you have a basic
understanding of how the
periodic table is arranged.
_____ Pts.
_____ Pts.
Your explanation of the relationship
between your periodic table and the
Periodic Table of Elements does not
convince me that you have a basic
understanding of how the table is arranged.
______ Pts.
Total Points
_____ Pts.
Created by Alicia Grine