Periodicitylesson
Periodicitylesson
Periodicitylesson
Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements
based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RRVV4Diomg
-watch the first five minutes of this video- it sets up Mendeleevs struggle to make
the perfect periodic table
Explore:
The activity looks at several different physical and chemical properties. (go over
them briefly) (Maybe have an example square drawn on board?) Yesterday when
I went through this activity, I started by
Periodic Table creation activity. Students will work in pairs to sort 24 mystery
elements into a table using their various properties. They will have 15 minutes to
do so. Students will then glue the element squares to a large sheet of paper to
create their own periodic tables. (ideally- when taught, we left this part out so that
we would only have to print one class set of cards.)
Explain
(Either before class, or while students are working, write the following questions
on the board:
How did you decide to organize your table?
What was the most difficult part?
Are you happy with how it turned out?
Did you notice any patterns that you didnt intentionally create?)
Students will answer questions in their student notebooks about the tables theyve
generated. Students will then volunteer to share with the class their generated
Brief discussion of the established periodic table. Point out the trends of mp, bp,
ionization energy, and reactivity.
Watch last minutes of video
For formative assessment, I will largely be walking around and having students explain
their thought processes for creating their tables. Additionally, I will be able to look at their
answers in their notebooks during the next notebook check.
Language development will be emphasized by asking students to discuss the different
properties on the table. Students should already be familiar with most of the properties found on
the element cards, but cheat sheets defining them will be available for students who need the
extra support. This activity largely self differentiates, as students can make the patterns as
simple or complex as possible. To assist students who need additional support, though, their
element cards could come sorted into groups by one property, so that they only need to identify
one dimension of trend, rather than two. For high ability students, additional element cards can
be given. (the differentiation is an ideal situation, ability grouping and differentiation are not ever
done in my current classroom.)
To ensure participation, students are being asked to work in pairs, rather than in larger
groups. While they are working, I will be circulating throughout the room to observe them and
ask questions. When we come back together as a group after the activity, students will be given
a chance to discuss their tables. I will use proper wait times and call on a variety of students to
ensure more rich participation.