The periodic table can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be, I'd like us to land somewhere about half way between these two points in this next activity.
Your Aim: Is to familiarize yourself with the complexities of the period table - identify how it is arranged and begin to memorize some of the element symbols*
What you'll do:
In a group of 3 each grab a copy of the periodic table.
As a whole group: Make a Quick Poster on A3 Paper:
* How is the periodic table arranged?
* What do the horizontal and vertical groupings mean?
* What are the differences between metals, metalloids and non-metals?
Role 1: To investigate the properties of metals (there are a number of sub-groups that fall into this category), and put forward 5 common metals that you will work on memorizing the symbols for. Colour in the sub-groups one colour-scheme (ie shades of red) and write the special properties of this group.
Role 2: To investigate the properties of non-metals (the 3 groups that fall into this category), and put forward 5 common non-metals that you will work on memorizing the symbols for. Colour in the 3 groups one colour-scheme (ie shades of blue) and write the special properties of this group.
Role 3: To investigate the properties of semi-metals (also called metalloids). Put forward 5 common semi-metals metals that you will work on memorizing the symbols for. Colour in this group and highlight the zig-zag line that separates metals from metalloids. Write the special properties of this group
Your assessment (no grade given, this is simply P/F)
- A test on memorizing the 15 symbol names that you have chosen as a group (during the main chem test on the 23rd)
- Your A3 Periodic Table; with its notes.
- Your lab notes
Good Resources:
Interactive: The Periodic Table (skip to the interesting parts)
