It's Elemental

It's Elemental
An Internet Hotlist on The Periodic Table

created by Susan DiSalvo
Blacksburg Middle School

Introduction | The Atom | Dimitri Mendeleev and the History of the Periodic Table | Element Groups | Fun and Games

Introduction
The purpose of this activity is to give you some links to sites with information on the Periodic Table and the elements. Use the websites to answer the questions on your worksheet. Think of all the things you come across in an ordinary day - the things you touch, feel, smell, taste and see - even the things you can't see!! All of the things are made of the same ninety-some building blocks - the elements. So how can this be possible? By learning about elements, we will find the answer to this.

The Internet Resources

The Atom

Atomic Descriptions -
Atomic Properties - Good basic information.
The Atom's Family - An animated view of the atom!

Dimitri Mendeleev and the History of the Periodic Table

A Brief Bio of Mendeleev - More about the card-player who organized the elements!
Dimitri Mendeleev and the Periodic Table -

Element Groups

Element Groups - Your best site for finding information on specific elements. Use the element groups information to answer the questions.

Fun and Games

Element Games - After you have finished your research, pick a game and give it a try!

Content by Susan DiSalvo, sdisalvo@mail.mcps.org
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listitselesu.html
Last revised Wed Nov 12 17:34:51 US/Pacific 2008