Metals Metalloids and Non Metals
Metals Metalloids and Non Metals
Metals Metalloids and Non Metals
Objective:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the properties of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.
2. Identify metals, metalloids, and nonmetals on a Periodic Table.
3. Create an element superhero that applies the properties of the element.
Materials Needed:
● Teacher computer with internet access
● Projector/Smartboard
● 1 computer/laptop/iPad per student with internet access
● Coloring utensils
● White paper (1 per group)
● Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals handout (attached)
● Science Website to help in choosing their element: https://sciencenotes.org/
● A real life example of a metal, nonmetal, and metalloid
○ Suggestion: silver necklace or silverware, helium filled balloon, electronic
device (silicon)
Teacher Preparation:
● Assign a Legends of Learning Content Review Quick Play playlist for the day(s) you
will be teaching the lesson.
○ Content Review - Middle School - Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals
● Make copies of Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals Worksheet (1 per student)
Engage (5 minutes):
1. Show students an example of a metal, nonmetal, and a metalloid: Silver necklace,
electronic device - silicon, helium balloon.
2. Tell students “Here we have a silver necklace, my iPhone and a balloon. With the
person sitting next to you, discuss what these three objects have in common.”
a. Give students time to discuss.
3. Ask “What did you come up with?” (Answers may vary)
4. Tell students “Each of these items is made from a raw material found on the periodic
table. In fact, they are all part of a different group on the periodic table that we are
going to be talking about today: Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals.”
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i. A list of elements should pop up.
b. Based on the type of element you are (metal, nonmetal, or metalloid) choose
one of the elements.
4. Tell students “Research and take notes on that element for the next 10 minutes. You
are free to use other websites, just be sure to write down the sources you use.”
5. After ten minutes, tell students “Now that you know something about your element,
come up with a superhero based on its characteristics. Look at the example in the
handout.
a. Fill out the handout based on your element.
6. Give students time to work.
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Evaluate (10 minutes):
1. Have your students sign in to Legends of Learning. Instruct students to complete the
Content Review playlist.
2. Analyze student results to determine what concepts need to be a focus for reteaching.
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Name: _______________________
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Element Superhero
3. What is the name of its alter ego (regular name and job)?
Hint: Clark Kent and Superman
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Vocabulary
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Periodic Table of Elements
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Superhero Trio
1. What are the elements in your trio?
Draw and color your superhero trio on the paper provided. Be prepared to present your
trio.
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