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December 9, 2014
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LEARNING CYCLE
1. Introduction:
a. your objectives for the overall learning cycle
- By completing these activities, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge
about the periodic table including its layout and how the elements are organized.
- After these series of activities, students will be able to produce responses to questions
about classifying and identifying elements by using the periodic table.
b. why you think this is a suitable topic
I think this is a suitable topic because the periodic table, and its information, is the foundation to
a lot of chemistry concepts. Students will be unable to move to more difficult concepts if they
lack the knowledge about the periodic table and how’s its organized. An understanding about
the different elements, their location on the periodic table, and some of their properties/uses will
benefit other classes such as environmental science and biology.
c. curriculum fit/ curriculum objectives
Chemistry 20: Atoms and Elements
Outcome- Examine how elements are described and classified
Indicators- recognize that elements have characteristic properties
- classify elements according to their properties
- identify some elements according to their properties
- explain the basic principles or organization of the periodic table
- use symbols for the elements correctly
Goals/Aims- develop scientific literacy
- understand and accurately apply appropriate science concepts, principles, laws, and
theories in interacting with society and the environment
d. how you will judge the overall success of the learning cycle
I will judge the overall success of the learning cycle if my students do well on the evaluations
and seem to meet the objectives stated above. Also, students learn from activities best when
their engaging, within their ability level, and fun. After each activity, I will jot down comments
about the lesson and make note about student’s opinions on the activity, as well as any
changes I would make.
e. best estimate of a ideal time
between 4-5 hour/class periods
2. Engagement Activity
a. materials and safety
- projector with access to the internet
- make sure to keep electronics away from liquids and water
b. description of activity
For this activity, I will show the video “SLOW the NEW Periodic Table Song (in order)” by
AsapSCIENCE on the projector for the entire class to watch and think about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7l8TgtuLQ
c. background information
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This video is the slowed-down version of the periodic table song. The periodic table song goes
through all the elements on the periodic table, where they are, and an extra piece of information
about them (for example: the number of valence electrons or a use in life). It’s a very catchy
song and very informative.
d. questions to ask to stimulate thinking and assess prior knowledge plus expected
answers
- What are some of the trends mentioned in the video?
Each row is called a period and, as we move down the table, each period adds a new outer
shell to the element. Each column is called a group and, when we move right along the table,
each group adds an electron to the element’s outer shell.
- What are some of the groups listed in the table?
Noble Gases (stable groups), Halogens, Alkali (halogens and alkali react aggressively),
Chalcogens, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Lanthanides, and Actinoids.
- What were some of the elements listed? Can you remember their atomic number and/or
added fact?
Refer to periodic table and video to get exact answers. Example answer: Potassium has the
atomic number 19 and is found in bananas, Silver has the atomic number 47 and is used to
make some types of silverware.
- Where does the table split and what are those 2 groups called?
The table splits after Barium (56) and Radium (88) and the two groups that are outside the table
are lanthanides and actinides.
e. what you hope the students take away (goals/ objectives)
I hope the students get a grasp of what the periodic table looks like and a general idea how the
table is organized. I would hope students remember a few elements and where they are on the
table. I would also hope students recognize there are trends present in the periodic table and
some of the major group names.
f. source
AsapScience on Youtube (4:20 minutes):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7l8TgtuLQ
3. Exploration Activity (1)
a. materials and safety
- copy of the periodic table for every student
a handout with Element Riddles on one side and the Gold (Au) Dust Kid story on the
other
- general classroom management strategies are enforced to ensure students stay on task
and do not distract others (for example: 1,2,3 look at me)
b. description of activity
For this activity, I will provide every student with a periodic table and a handout to complete
individually. (handout attached at bottom of page)
c. background information
The one side of the handout is titled Element Riddles and contains 30 word riddles that play on
the names of the elements. The students are supposed to answer each question using the
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correct elemental symbol. The other side of the handout includes the Gold (Au) Dust Kid Story.
This handout is a fill in the blank western story in which students fill in the blanks based on the
elemental symbols provided.
d. questions to ask to stimulate thinking and/or check for understanding of the
activity and expected answers
- Is there a way to remember certain elements and their symbol?
Yes, sometimes the symbol is the first letter of the element (example: B is the symbol for
Boron).
- What is the format for writing the elemental symbols?
The first letter is capitalized, if there is a second letter it is lowercase (example H for hydrogen
and He for helium).
e. what you hope the students take away (goals/ objectives)
I plan that from this activity students observe where different elements are on the table as well
as their names and corresponding symbols.
f. source
I got both the the elemental tale and riddles from:
http://www2.ucdsb.on.ca/tiss/stretton/CHEM1/audust.html
3.
a.
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Exploration Activity (2)
materials and safety
book computers/computer lab for students
handout with ‘Identifying the Element’ on it, attached at the end of this document
list of sites used for activity
ensure students handle computers with care, no liquids or foods near the computers
being used
b. description of activity
For this activity, students will use the interactive periodic table found at http://www.ptable.com/
and complete the ‘Identifying the Element’ handout. The periodic table allows users to click on
elements and learn further information about it. It also is color coded and shows clearly the
different groups present in the table. After a student has completed their handout (ONLY need
to complete 30/50), they will proceed to http://games.co.za/chemistry to play elemental games.
The teacher will comment to start with Periodic Table Sniper, as it is easier, and work their way
to Periodic Table in a Minute and then Element Matching Game. Make note to students they are
not to play the Oil Strike game listed at this time.
c. background information
Elements in the periodic table are categorized so that they are in groups with similar properties
and characteristics. In the interactive periodic table, students will click on elements and be
brought to its information page. This page contains pictures, general properties, history and its
use. Students will navigate through these information pages and answer the questions on the
handout complete 30/50 questions). On the elemental games page, there is a list of 4 games to
choose from. Students have the choice of playing the first 3- ensuring they play the Periodic
Table Sniper first. (The games is not the important part of the activity, it is more just for a
challenge and to push students farther)
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d. questions to ask to stimulate thinking and/or check for understanding of the
activity and expected answers
- Provide an example of an element and its application in our life.
All plausible answers are accepted. Examples include: nitrogen- fertilizer, makes up 78% of air;
iron- steel; Arsenic- poison to kill rats and insects
- What are some relationships between elements’ properties and their applications?
Depending on an element’s properties, it will be used for certain applications that make best use
of its properties. For example, elements that are nobles gases are often used for lighting.
Transition metal elements are malleable, so they can be molded into different things like door
handles, and are great conductors of heat and electricity, so they can be used for electric
cabling or corrosion-resistant alloys. Because some elements have certain properties, such as
being conductive; being a gas; soluble in water; or an Alkaline Earth Metal, they are better
suited for certain applications. Elemental properties include melting/boiling point,
electronegativity, radius, hardness, density, conductivity, heat, and abundance.
- How are elements separated by their properties on the periodic table?
Elements with similar chemical properties are placed into groups (Groups such as Halogens,
Actinides, and Alkali metals) . Elements with similar chemical behaviors are placed into periods.
Elements with similar electron configuration are placed into groups (Groups from columns 1-18)
(Source: http://www.sky-web.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Science/TransMetalUses.htm )
e. what you hope the students take away (goals/ objectives)
I hope that after students perform this activity they are left with a better understanding of where
some common/well-known elements are on the periodic table. Also, I would like to see my
students start to become familiar with the way the periodic table is categorized. Although its not
as important, I would hope students have learned some general uses for elements. In addition, I
would set the goal that my students further their skills on researching. I would like to see that
throughout the class period students use their time wisely and look through the information to
easily find the answer to their question.
f. source
Identify the Element- http://www2.ucdsb.on.ca/tiss/stretton/CHEM1/elem2.html
Interactive periodic table- http://www.ptable.com/
Games site- http://games.co.za/chemistry
4. Explain Activity
The activity I have planned is a called ‘Getting To Know the Periodic Table’ and can be found at
the bottom of this document. The activity involves a walkthrough of students drawing up the
periodic table. (source: http://www.nclark.net/KnowPeriodicTable.htm )
a. questions to encourage
i.) what was observed in the engagement and exploration activities
a. What were some classification terms used in the periodic table?
b. Can you find some of the elements researched last class on the periodic table? What
were their applications?
c. What were some of the names of the groups talked about last class?
ii.) explanations based on these observations
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a. There were rows that were called periods, and columns that were called groups.
b. Answers from Explorations (2)’s activity Identifying the Elements.
c. group names: noble gases, halogens, chalcogens, transition metals, alkaline earth
metals, lanthanoids, actinoids, and alkali metals
iii.) as much student interaction as possible
For this activity the teacher will lead the students through organizing their own periodic table
(that will later be used throughout their units). Before starting the activity, ask questions above
to get students thinking about the previous activities and what they’ve learned. For the activity,
hand out a copy of the periodic table (unlabelled- found at the bottom of document) to every
student. Then follow procedure:
1. number the groups
2. number the periods
3. draw a heavy black line the metals and nonmetals
4. write the name of each of the following groups about the number:
Group 1
alkali metals
Group 2
alkaline earth metals
Group 3-12 (collectively) transition metals
Group 16
chalcogens
Group 17
halogens
Group 18
noble gases
5. Write the names of the two rows at the bottom of the chart: lanthanides and actinides
6. Color the following groups accordingly:
halogen
blue
noble gases
yellow
alkali metals
red
alkaline earth metals purple
transition elements green
chalogens
brown
lanthanides
orange
actinides
light blue
iv.) linking these activities to other science concepts
From these activities, students will have the background knowledge to go on to other concepts
using information from the periodic table: drawing Lewis diagrams, understanding ions, creating
molecular formulas, balancing chemical reactions, and using values such as atomic weight,
atomic number, and number of valence electrons.
To ask the students:
- what information can be pulled from our periodic table?
- how can we use this information?
- are these the only ways of classifying elements?
b. using student input develop necessary definitions and explanations
Have every student flip over their periodic table and record the following definitions that are
discussed and agreed upon as a class: periodic table, groups, periods, element, elemental
symbol, atomic number, atomic mass
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Definitions should be close to the following definitions.
c. background- definitions and principles you want to be sure that you and the
students arrive at
Periodic Table- a chart that organizes information about all of the known elements according to
their properties
group- a vertical column (up and down) on the periodic table
period- a horizontal row (left to right) in the periodic table
element- a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance in ordinary chemical
means
elemental symbol- the single capital letter or capital letter followed by a lowercase letter or
letters that represent the name of an element
atomic number- the number of protons contained in each nucleus of its atoms of the element.
Located over the elemental symbol (at the top of the element box on the periodic table)
atomic mass- the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of one atom of the element.
Located under the elemental symbol (at the bottom of the elemen box on the periodic table)
(source: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/6814/Periodic%
20Table%20Vocabulary%2014Nov11.doc )
5.
a.
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Extend Activity
materials and safety
blank periodic table chart for each student
description of activity for each student
every student should have a copy of the periodic table they made in the explanation
activity
- general classroom management strategies should be enforced to ensure all students
stay on task and do not disrupt others (for example: the clapping technique to regain
students’ attention)
b. description of activity
In this activity, students will follow the instructions from the handout titled “Alien’s Elements”
(found at bottom of document). Students will take the role of a scientist who is assisting alien
scientists with creating their own periodic table. Based on the clues and observations provided,
students will arrange the alien elements following the trends of Earth’s periodic table.
c. background information (why it happens)
Alien Elements and their relationship with the periodic table:
1. Livium (LV)- Because it states its responsible for all life and contains 2 electron energy
levels (period 2) with 4 electrons in the outermost energy level (group 14) means it is
Carbon
2. Computerchipium (Cc)- the element that is used in many semiconductors in computers
is Silicon
3. Lightium (L)- Because the clue states it is the lightest element, and the periodic table
increases with the atomic numbers, it is apparent this element is Hydrogen. Also, it is
very flammable which is another indicator
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4. Breathium (Br)- as stated, when Br is combined with L it creates a liquid: L2Br. This
represents H20 which means Br is equivalent to Oxygen (also the element obtained from
breathe)
5. Francium (F)- found in period 4, group 13 is Gallium
6. Moonium (Mo)- atomic number 34 is Selenium
7. Explodium (Ex)- most reactive metal is Rubidium
8. Violetium (V)- when burned is a violet colored flame and also is known most commonly
for being in bananas is Potassium
9. Sparkium (Sp)- member of the alkali metal group (group 1) and in the order Sp, Bu, V,
Ex which means Sp is equivalent to Lithium.
9. Burnium (Bu)- refer to above, equivalent to Sodium
10. Balloonium (Ba)- a noble gas (last group on periodic table, group 18) and is used to fill
balloons would be Helium
11. Toothium (To)- added to juices to build strong bones and teeth, as well as with the hint
about teeth, is referring to Calcium (in the human body, calcium is stored in bones and
teeth)
12. Metalloidium (M)- found in period 4 and is a metal (although a poor metal) and is lighter
than Po (therefore has a lower atomic number placing it first) is referring to Germanium
12. Poisonium (Po)- also in period 4 and is a metal (although a poor metal) is referring to
Arsenic (an element known for being very poisonous)
13. Lowigium (Lo)- in period 4 and is a halogen (group 17) is Bromine
14. Darkbluium (Dk)- has an atomic mass of 115 is Indium
15. Hugium (Hu)- has the most mass (on the alien periodic table) would indicate it has the
biggest atomic number and last on the chart which is Xenon
16. Glucinium (Gl)- period 2, group 2 refers to Beryllium
17. Reactinium (Re)- most reactive of the non-metals (Noble Gases or top right corner of
table) is Fluorine
18. Signium (Si)- noble gas in the order Ba, Si, Sb, Sm, Hu from least to most massive
(going down group) would be equivalent to Neon
18. Stableium (Sb)- referring to above, Argon
18. Supermanium (Sm)- referring to above, Krypton
19. Cannium (Cn) an element used to manufacturing and to preserve food is equivalent to
Tin
20. Blue-whitium (Bw)- in period 3, has 2 electrons in outer energy level (group 2) is
Magnesium
20. Bauxitium (Xi)- in period 3, has 3 electrons in outer energy level (group 13) is Aluminum
20. Bringer-of-lightium (Bl)- in period 3, has 5 electrons in outer energy level (group 15) is
Phosphorus
20. Stinkium (Sk)- in period 3, has 6 electrons in outer energy level (group 16) is Sulfur
20. Purium (P)- in period 3, has 7 electrons in outer energy level (group 17) is Chlorine
21. Scottishium (Sc)- a metal in group 2; therefore is in either group 1 or 2. Based on
previous answers, is Strontium
22. Infectium (If)- when mixed with alcohol is used on cuts would indicate Iodine
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23. Abundantcium (Ab)- one of the most abundant gasses in the world, has 7 protons
(atomic number 7), 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons would refer to Nitrogen
24. Notalonium (Na)- based on previous results, and that it has 5 electrons in its outer
energy level indicates Antimony
24. Earthium (E)- based on previous results, and that is has 6 electrons in its outer energy
level indicates Tellurium
24. Boracium (B)- based on previous results, and that is has 3 electrons in its outer energy
level indicates Boron
d. questions to ask to stimulate thinking and assess prior knowledge plus expected
answers
- What are some ways these hint/clues relates to the trends and/or organization of the
periodic table?
Refer to the above list of explanations
- Is this related to the information previously learned about elements and their
applications?
Refer to the above list of explanations
- How is the periodic table organized?
The table contains rows, called periods, which indicates the addition of a energy level to hold
electrons; and columns, called groups, that indicate the addition of electrons to the outer energy
levels. Also, the elements are grouped according to if they are metals or nonmetals.
- What does it mean when we move to the right of the periodic table?
Moving to the right indicates an addition of an electron to the outer energy level, an increase in
atomic mass/size, as well as an increase in the atomic number/amount of protons by one.
- What does it mean when we move down the periodic table?
Moving down the periodic table means an addition of an energy level, an increase in atomic
mass/size, as well as an increase in the atomic number/ amount of protons, amount of neutrons,
and amount of electrons.
e. what you hope the students take away (goal/ objectives)
From this activity, I hope students start feeling confident in using the periodic table and
understanding the trends/patterns present. I would like to see students complete the activity with
little to no help and make connections to all previous activities. After this activity I would like to
see all my students using their periodic tables easily and productively.
f. source
Alien’s Elements- http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/Education/outreach/8thgradesol/Periodic
Table.htm
6. Evaluation (1)
Students will write a paragraph describing the trends, organization, and information available on
the periodic table. They will write this paragraph as if they were explaining the periodic table to
the aliens in the previous activity who have never seen it before. (note- students describe
Earth’s periodic table not the alien table created in the activity)
a. aim/s for the assessment
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The aim of this assessment is to ensure all students have learned the lessons that were taught
in all activities: trends in the periodic table; the organization of the periodic table; and the
information that can be obtained from the table.
b. expected responses
The periodic table is a table organizing all the elements, known to man, on Earth. The table in
organized by rows, called periods, which indicate the addition of energy levels and by columns,
called groups, which indicate the addition of an electron to the outer energy level. The periodic
table organizes the elements by their atomic number- least to greatest. Although periodic tables
sometime differ, most table have the following information about elements in their given box:
atomic symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and their given name. The atomic number also
provides hidden information such as the amount of protons and electrons. The amount of
neutrons can be found by taking the atomic mass and subtracting the amount of protons
(because electrons weigh very little and so don’t contribute to the provided weight). Also, the
periodic table has labelled groups that include alkaline earth metals, alkali metals, transition
metals, lanthanoids, actinoids, chalcogens, halogens, and noble gases. Certain periodic tables
also displays the standard state: solid, liquid, gas, or unknown.
(note- there is more information in the periodic table, above is just the best description of all the
material touched on in these activities)
c. rubric for assessment (assigned marks for what)
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6. Evaluation (2)
The assessment method I would use is having my students create a brochure for a selected
element (from their knowledge and research). The students take the role of a company who’s
trying to advertise the sale of certain elements. In their brochure they need to include:
- element name/symbol, atomic number, atomic mass
- drawing of the atom
- location on periodic table (details about how to find it)
- melting point/ boiling point
- natural state of element (solid, liquid, gas)
- density
- type of element (metal? Halogen? etc.)
- person who discovered element? when?
- 5 common uses of element
- 7 interesting facts about element
- advertising agency name, your name, and date
After creating their brochure, students will give a short presentation about their brochure and
describe why students should “buy” their element. Every student will have a different element to
research and present on.
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a. aim/s for the assessment
From this assessment I would like to see students utilize their periodic table to find information
about their element. Also, from this assessment method students would gain an understanding
about different elements and their properties.
b. expected responses
Sample template:
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(SOURCE: http://teacherweb.com/MA/FrederickWHartnettMiddleSchool/JenniferSolari/Elementbrocure-template-rubric-and-notes.doc )
c. rubric for assessment (assigned marks for what)
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(SOURCE- http://www.learner.org/workshops/hswriting/interactives/rubric/rubric.php )
7. Comments on Assignment:
I really enjoyed this project as I was able to develop skills I feel I will use once I’m in the
classroom. After planning this set of activities I was left feeling very excited to actually go out
and try this. I was very confident in the activities I had planned and am interested in learning
what adjustments I can make in the future. This was a very practical assignment and I am left
feeling more excited to actually go out and teach!
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From Exploration (1)
Element Riddles
The idea is to use the element name as a pun to complete the sentences. Answers are made by
placing the correct elemental symbol in the blanks.
1.
What language is spoken by the people of Mangan? __________
2.
"We brought everything but the kitchen __________!"
3.
To be a good neighbor, you must learn to mind your own _________.
4.
To park here you must put a _________ in the meter.
5.
Dial 911 to call a _________ when you witness a crime.
6.
If you find your cat has been run over all you can do is __________.
7.
Are the baby birds still in the nest? No, they __________.
8.
Doctors amputated the bottom half of his leg, but they left his _______.
9.
His old Ford was worn out so he bought a new ________.
10. A prisoner who acts in a silly manner is called a _______.
11. "We out of foss," he said. "Please go to the store and get some _______."
12. I borrowed a dollar from Sam and fifty cents from Dean. So I owe Sam more than ______."
13. Five times two is ________.
14. The Boy Scout took the lady by the arm and ________ her across the street.
15. He demanded payment in gold because he said he was _________.
16. At the end of his first day, as a car salesman, Mr. Umm was asked: "Did you ______?"
17. The gold in pharaoh's crypt weighed exactly 2000 lbs; and so it became known as the
_____."
18. As the masked man rode away, he was heard to say: "Hi Ho _______ away."
19. Parent's complaint: "On Mondays, all I do is wash and _________."
20. "His name is Sullivan, but he call him "Sul". He's the reason our rugs and furniture are
covered with _________.
21. Cadbury's Chocolate Co. bought out Mee-Yum Fortune Cookies and now they make
______ chocolate fortune cookies.
22. News reporter Nick asked the chief what caused the warehouse fire. The chief replied: "It
was ________."
23. The well-driller had bored a hole to a depth of 10 m. He found no water, so he was told to
_____.
24. "Calvin, did you see the man who stole my horse?" "Yes, _________," replied the Indian.
25. The makers of "Raid" have developed a slogan to advertise their new insect repellent. It
reads: "Don't go out without your ________."
26. How did I find out what teenagers think: I ____________ of course!
27. Samantha was in love with Darren when they ran away from home. Her mother was very
concerned. "Did _______________?" she asked anxiously.
28. A boy named Coe lost his dog Bo and as a result ________ his eyes out.
29. After months of intensive investigation, the undercover narcotics agent approached the
suspect. "Here's your $25,000. " said the officer. "And here's ________." replied the drug
dealer.
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30. "The bandits rode through here" said the sheriff. "Do you see those tracks?" "No, I don't
______." said the deputy.
From Exploration (1)
Element Riddles- ANSWERS
1.
What language is spoken by the people of Mangan? _manganese
2.
"We brought everything but the kitchen _zinc!"
3.
To be a good neighbor, you must learn to mind your own _bismuth.
4.
To park here you must put a _nickel in the meter.
5.
Dial 911 to call a _copper when you witness a crime.
6.
If you find your cat has been run over all you can do is _barium.
7.
Are the baby birds still in the nest? No, they _argon.
8.
Doctors amputated the bottom half of his leg, but they left his _neon.
9.
His old Ford was worn out so he bought a new _neon.
10. A prisoner who acts in a silly manner is called a _silicon.
11. "We out of foss," he said. "Please go to the store and get some _phosphorus."
12. I borrowed a dollar from Sam and fifty cents from Dean. So I owe Sam more than _iodine."
13. Five times two is _tin.
14. The Boy Scout took the lady by the arm and _lead her across the street.
15. He demanded payment in gold because he said he was _antimony.
16. At the end of his first day, as a car salesman, Mr. Umm was asked: "Did you _scandium?"
17. The gold in pharaoh's crypt weighed exactly 2000 lbs; and so it became known as the
_krypton."
18. As the masked man rode away, he was heard to say: "Hi Ho _Silver away."
19. Parent's complaint: "On Mondays, all I do is wash and _iron."
20. "His name is Sullivan, but he call him "Sul". He's the reason our rugs and furniture are
covered with _sulphur.
21. Cadbury's Chocolate Co. bought out Mee-Yum Fortune Cookies and now they make
_cadmium chocolate fortune cookies.
22. News reporter Nick asked the chief what caused the warehouse fire. The chief replied: "It
was _arsenic."
23. The well-driller had bored a hole to a depth of 10 m. He found no water, so he was told to
_boron.
24. "Calvin, did you see the man who stole my horse?" "Yes, _calcium," replied the Indian.
25. The makers of "Raid" have developed a slogan to advertise their new insect repellent. It
reads: "Don't go out without your _radon."
26. How did I find out what teenagers think: I _lithium of course!
27. Samantha was in love with Darren when they ran away from home. Her mother was very
concerned. "Did _samarium?" she asked anxiously.
28. A boy named Coe lost his dog Bo and as a result _cobalt his eyes out.
29. After months of intensive investigation, the undercover narcotics agent approached the
suspect. "Here's your $25,000. " said the officer. "And here's _europium." replied the drug
dealer.
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30. "The bandits rode through here" said the sheriff. "Do you see those tracks?" "No, I don't
_cesium." said the deputy.
From Exploration (1) The Elemental Tale: Gold (Au) Dust Kid
The Kid mounted his trusty steed, old [B] ___________. His shooting [Fe]
____________ strapped to his side, he headed out for the bright [Ne] ____________
lights of Toronto, aiming to rob the mid-day stage. There was sure to be a load of
precious [U] ______________ aboard, and probably [K] ____________, too. Inhaling a
deep breath of [O] __________ he coughed on the [S] ____________ from the nearby
mills. Since the [Hg] ______________ was climbing, he quenched his thirst with some
H2O, tasting the [Cl] ____________ all big cities like Brockville had. As he headed
north his bones ached from [Ca] _____________deposits built
up over the years of riding the [Zn] ____________ trail.
Overhead a [He] __________-filled balloon floated in the breeze; the sun beat down like
burning [P] ____________.
Soon he spotted the stage, guarded only by a sheriff with a [Sn] ____________ badge.
"Halt," he yelled. "or I'll fill you full of [Pb] ____________." The sheriff drew his gun, but
alas, was too slow. The Kid's gun, blazing like flaming [Mg]
______________ did the [Cu] ____________ in. Anyone who drew on the Kid should
know his life wasn't worth a plugged [Ni] ______________. A [Pt] ____________
blonde riding beside the [Al] ___________-framed coach rode for her life when the Kid
pulled out some [N] ____________ compounds, preparing to blow the safe to atoms.
Suddenly, a shout rang out, "Hi Ho [Ag] ___________ and a masked man on a white
horse raced across the [Si] ____________ sands like [Na] ______________ skittering
on H2O. A [H] ___________ bomb would not have stopped the lawman; the Kid had
met his doom. The rest of his life was to be spent behind [Co] ___________ steel bars,
a warning to all who flirt with danger. Your first detention may be the initial step in a [C]
____________ copy life of the saga of the [Au] ____________ dust Kid.
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From Exploration (2)
Identifying the Element
Name
1.
Used in house light bulbs, a gas.
Symbol
_______________ _______
2. The gas used in coloured light signs
_______________ _______
3. Makes up about 20% of the air
_______________ _______
4. Plumbers in Rome used it for pipes, used less today _______________ _______
5. Used in film, turns black in light, negatives
_______________ _______
6. Found in these forms: charcoal, graphite, diamond _______________ _______
7. Glows in the dark, on some hands of the clock
_______________ _______
8. Main metal in 25 cents pieces today
_______________ _______
9. Found in limestone, chalk, shells and teeth
_______________ _______
10. Makes up 78% of the air
_______________ _______
11. A gas, necessary for breathing
_______________ _______
12. The metallic element in ordinary table salt
_______________ _______
13. Used in photographic flash bulbs because it burns
to produce a brilliant white light, also fireworks.
_______________ _______
14. The element used in electrical wiring and pennies
_______________ _______
15. Element obtained commercially from seawater
_______________ _______
16. The protective coating on water taps, shiny
_______________ _______
17. The elements in ordinary fertilizer
_______________ _______
18. Metal element that carries oxygen in the blood
_______________ _______
19. The second most abundant element in the Earth's
crust - found in glass.
_______________ _______
20. Used to kill bacteria in swimming pools
_______________ _______
21. The element used in your good cutlery
_______________ _______
22. The alloy of copper and this element make brass
_______________ _______
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23. Quicksilver, used in fluorescent light tubes
_______________ _______
24. The element used in making steel
_______________ _______
25. The element produced in Kitimat BC from bauxite _______________ _______
26. The element used in light-bulb filaments
_______________ _______
27. The element that used to be added to most gasolines
to prevent knocking
_______________ _______
28. Used in match heads, rubber tires, and insecticides _______________ _______
29. In toothpaste, protective coating for teeth, Teflon
_______________ _______
30. A metal used for jewellery, white, high monetary
_______________ _______
value
31. The element used in thermometers
_______________ _______
32. The lightest known gas: sun consists mainly of it
_______________ _______
33. Used for X-ray and radiation shields
_______________ _______
34. Latin name aurum, used to fill holes in teeth
_______________ _______
35. Added to ordinary table salt to control thyroid
_______________ _______
trouble
36. An element used in nuclear reactors for energy
_______________ _______
37. An element named after the planet Pluto - stays
radioactive for millions of years, dangerous
_______________ _______
38. In honour of Pierre and Marie Curie, pioneers in the
field of radioactivity
_______________ _______
39. The lead in lead pencils
_______________ _______
40. Bronze is composed of copper and this element
_______________ _______
41. The center electrode post of ordinary flashlight
_______________ _______
batteries
42. The metal plates in car batteries
_______________ _______
43. Used in the making of atomic clocks that lose one
second every 300 years
_______________ _______
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44. Used in the making of supersonic airplane wings
and artificial joints for bones, modern submarine
hulls
45. Used to make high-speed drills and abrasives
_______________ _______
_______________ _______
46. Used to make light-sensitive photo cells for camera,
electric eyes and fire alarms
_______________ _______
47. Used extensively in making transistors and chips
_______________ _______
48. Used in poisons to kill rats and insects
_______________ _______
49. Used as a catalyst in catalytic converters in car
exhaust system to get rid of pollution
50. Used in the Goodyear blimp and other dirigibles
_______________ _______
_______________ _______
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From Exploration (2)
Identifying the Element- ANSWERS
Name
S.
1. Used in house light bulbs, a gas
Argon
Ar
2. The gas used in coloured light signs
Neon
Ne
Oxygen
O
4. Plumbers used it for pipes, used less today
Lead
Pb
5. Used in films, turns black in light, negatives
Silver
Ag
6. Found in these forms: charcoal, graphite, diamond
Carbon
C
7. Glows in the dark, on some hands of the clock
Radon
Ra
8. Main metal in 25 cents pieces today
Nickel
Ni
9. Found in limestone, chalk, shells and teeth
Calcium
Ca
10. Makes up 78% of the air
Nitrogen
N
11. A gas, necessary for breathing
Oxygen
O
12. The metallic element in ordinary table salt
Sodium
Na
Magnesium
Mg
14. The element used in electrical wiring and pennies
Copper
Cu
15. Element obtained commercially from seawater
Bromine
Br
Chromium
Cr
Nitrogen
N
Iron
Fe
Silicon
Si
20. Used to kill bacteria in swimming pools
Chlorine
Cl
21. The element used in your good cutlery
Silver
Ag
Zinc
Zn
Mercury
Hg
3. Makes up about 20% of the air
13. Used in photographic flash bulbs because it burns to
produce a brilliant white light, also fireworks.
16. The protective coating on water taps, shiny
17. The elements in ordinary fertilizer
18. Metal element that carries oxygen in the blood
19. The second most abundant element in the Earth's crust found in glass
22. The alloy of copper and this element make brass
23. Quicksilver, used in fluorescent light tubes
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24. The element used in making steel
Iron
Fe
25. The element produced in Kitimat BC from bauxite
Aluminum
Al
26. The element used in light-bulb filaments
Tungsten
W
Lead
Pb
28. Used in match heads, rubber tires, and insecticides
Sulphur
S
29. In toothpaste, protective coating for teeth, Teflon
Fluorine
F
30. A metal used for jewelry, white, high monetary value
Platinum
Pt
31. The element used in thermometers
Mercury
Hg
Hydrogen
H
33. Used for X-ray and radiation shields
Lead
Pb
34. Latin name aurum, used to fill holes in teeth
Gold
Au
Iodine
I
27. The element that used to be added to most gasolines to
prevent knocking
32. The lightest known gas: sun consists mainly of it
35. Added to ordinary table salt to control thyroid trouble
36. An element used in nuclear reactors for energy
Pu or U
37. An element named after the planet Pluto - stays
radioactive for millions of years, dangerous
Plutonium
Pu
38. In honour of Pierre and Marie Curie, pioneers in the field of
radioactivity
Curium
Cm
39. The lead in lead pencils
Carbon
C
Tin
Sn
Carbon
C
Lead
Pb
43. Used in the making of atomic clocks that lose one second
every 300 years
Cesium
Cs
44. Used in the making of supersonic airplane wings and
artificial joints for bones, modern submarine hulls
Titanium
Ti
45. Used to make high-speed drills and abrasives
Carbon
C
Selenium
Se
40. Bronze is composed of copper and this element
41. The center electrode post of ordinary flashlight batteries
42. The metal plates in car batteries
46. Used to make light-sensitive photo cells for camera,
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electric eyes and fire alarms
47. Used extensively in making transistors and chips
Silicon
Si
48. Used in poisons to kill rats and insects
Arsenic
As
49. Used as a catalyst in catalytic converters in car exhaust
systems to get rid of pollution
Platinum
Pt
Helium
He
50. Used in the Goodyear blimp and other dirigibles
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From Explanation
Getting To Know the Periodic Table
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From Extension
Alien’s Elements
Procedure:
You are a part of a collection of scientists who have been chosen to assist a group of
alien scientists. In order to be able to converse scientifically, you must learn their
language, and most importantly, you must arrange their elements according to the
trends that exist in the periodic table. Below are clues for the alien's elements. So far,
the aliens have only discovered elements in groups 1, 2, and 13-18, and periods 1-5.
Although the names of the elements are different, they must correspond to our elements
if our belief of universal elements holds true. Read each clue carefully, and then place
the symbol for that clue's element in the blank periodic table provided.
1. Livium (Lv): This element is responsible for life. It has 2 electron energy levels and 4
electrons available for bonding in the outermost energy level.
2. Computerchipium (Cc): This element is important for its use as a semiconductor in
computers.
3. Lightium (L): This is the lightest of elements; aliens previously used it in their aircraft
until their aircraft caught fire in a horrific accident.
4. Breathium(Br): When combined with Lightium (L), it makes the alien's most common
liquid whose formula is L2 Br.
5. Francium (F): A metal found in period 4 group 13.
6. Moonium (Mo): An element with an atomic number of 34.
7. Explodium (Ex): This element is the most reactive metal on the alien's table.
8. Violetium(V): This element is found as part of a compound in bananas. When burned,
it has a violet colored flame.
9. Sparkium (Sp) and Burnium (Bu) are members of the alkali metal group, along with
Violetium(V) and Explodium (Ex). Their reactivity, from least to greatest, is Sp, Bu, V,
Ex.
10. Balloonium (Ba): A noble gas used to fill balloons.
11. Toothium (To): This element is added to juices to help build strong bones and teeth.
12. Metalloidium (M) and Poisonium (Po): Two metalloids found in period 4. Po is more
massive than M.
13. Lowigium (Lo): A period 4 halogen.
14. Darkbluium(Dk): Has an atomic mass of 115.
15. Hugium (Hu): The element on the alien's periodic table that has the most mass.
16. Glucinium (Gl): The element found in period 2, group 2.
17. Reactinium (Re): The most reactive non-metal on the periodic table.
18. Balloonium (Ba), Signium(Si), Stableium(Sb), Supermanium (Sm), and Hugium (Hu)
are all noble gases. They are arranged above from least to most massive.
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19. Cannium (Cn): This element helps to preserve foods; it is used in can
manufacturing.
20. Burnium (Bu), Blue-whitium (Bw), Bauxitium (Xi), Computerchipsium (Cc), Bringerof-lightium (Bl), Stinkium (Sk), Purium (P), and Stableium (Sb) are all found in period 3.
Bu has 1 electron in its outer energy level, Bw has 2, Xi has 3, Cc has 4, Bl has 5, Sk
has 6, P has 7 and Sb has 8.
21. Scottishium (Sc): A metal element found in group 2.
22. Infectium (If): This element, mixed with alcohol, is used on cuts.
23. Abundantcium(Ab): One of the most abundant gasses in the universe. It has 7
protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons.
24. Some additional clues: The number after the symbol indicates the number of
electrons in the outer energy level: Notalonium(Na): 5, Earthium (E): 6, Boracium (B): 3.
When you finish:
Create your own clues about the elements on the periodic table. Create your own
names and symbols for the elements and refer to other activities to create hints. If time,
switch projects and see if you can solve the puzzle!
Blank Periodic Chart:
Fill this in according to the Alien’s clues and hints provided:
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From Extension
Alien’s Elements- ANSWERS