Unit 6

The Periodic Table


Unit/Topic:

  • Periodic Table

Unit Objective/Standards NGSS

  • PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter Each atom has a charged substructure consisting of a nucleus, which is made of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. (HS-PS1-1) The periodic table orders elements horizontally by the number of protons in the atom’s nucleus and places those with similar chemical properties in columns. The repeating patterns of this table reflect patterns of outer electron states. (HS-PS1-1),(HS-PS1-2)

Secondary Standards ACT

  • EMI 401

Common Text

  • Family, Group, Period, Noble Gas, Halogen, Alkaline metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Representative Elements, Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, Mass Number, Atomic Weight, Stability, Hindenburg Disaster

Reinforcement Activities:

  • Alien Periodic Table

  • Periodic Table of Candies

  • Periodic Table Jeopardy

  • Crosswords/Puzzles

  • Hindenburg Disaster