WebQuest: Periodic Table
1: Introduction
We are moving our studies to the Periodic Table of Elements. The
table is just like a tool that can be used to help you understand how
the elements are arranged. In this table, the elements are organized
into rows and columns according to their atomic numbers and
patterns of similar properties.
2: Background
The first Periodic Table dates back over 100 years! Ancient
civilizations believed there were four elements; fire, earth, air and
water. The table of elements has changed to included elements
such as gold, silver, tin, copper, lead, and mercury for tools. But, it
was not until 1869 when a Russian chemist named Dimitri
Mendeleev created the first chart to organize the 63 elements
discovered by this date. As the number of known elements grew,
scientists began to recognize patterns in properties and to develop
additional ways to classify them.
3: Outcome
Research and document information about one element. Record all
information on Mr. Brosovich’s jump drive.
4: Steps
1. Select an element from the Periodic Table to explore.
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/index.html
2. Write your name and your partners name & the element you want to
research on a post it note, and place post it on the class Periodic
Table. ( Only one element per class period)
3. Write and answer these questions in your ejournal:
1. What is the name of your element?
2. What is the symbol for your element?
3. What is the atomic number?
4. What is the atomic mass?
5. What is your element used for?
4. Develop 2 more questions about your element and write the questions
and answers in your ejournal.
5. Use at least 3 of the 5 listed websites to answer your questions.
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http://education.jlab.org/
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http://www.chemicalelements.com
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http://www.chemicool.com
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http://www.webelements.com
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http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html (this site focuses on the
first 18 elements
6. Answer reflection questions in your ejournal.
5: Resources
Periodic Table links:
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http://education.jlab.org/
http://www.chemicalelements.com
http://www.chemicool.com
http://www.webelements.com
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html (this site
focuses on the first 18 elements)
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/
http://www.periodictable.com/
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart.htm
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/PAGES/pertable_fla.htm
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6: Evaluation
You will be evaluated on how well you develop and answer
questions about your element using this rubric.
Meets Standard = 15
Points
Questions
Answered 5 questions in step #3?
5 points
Developed 2 more questions about your element in step #4?
2 points
Answered 2 questions you developed in step #4?
2 points
Used 3 websites listed in Resources to answer questions about your
element?
3 points
Bonus point: Used 4 - 5 websites to answer questions?
1 point
Answered Reflection questions?
2 points
TOTAL
14 - 15 points
7: Reflection
In your oblog or notebook, write answers to these
questions:
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How might understanding how to use the Periodic
Table be useful?
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Compare and contrast your knowledge before and
after your research on your element