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Elements of the Periodic table

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Curipod lesson about topic "Elements of the Periodic table". #5-7

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1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one element of the periodic table?
2. Slide
60 seconds
"To be able to give the definition of an element. I can successfully write an elements symbol. I can identify an elements proton number"
Learning objective:
3. Slide
60 seconds
The Periodic Table is a chart of all the known elements in the universe. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus. Elements are organized into groups according to their chemical properties.
The Elements of the Periodic Table
4. Slide
60 seconds
Periodic Table
5. Slide
60 seconds
Atomic Number: The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Element symbol: Unique to each element.
Symbols of periodic table:
6. Slide
60 seconds
If it is only one letter, that letter is a capital. (e.g. Hydrogen = H) If there are two letters, the first is a capital followed by a small letter. (e.g. Helium = He) Some element symbols (e.g. Fe (iron) and Pb (lead)) are taken from the element’s Latin spelling, not the English one.
How to write element symbols
7. Drawings
360 seconds
Using your periodic table, fill in the table below
8. Slide
60 seconds
The heaviest element on the Periodic Table is Oganesson, with an atomic number of 118. The lightest element on the Periodic Table is Hydrogen, with an atomic number of 1. There are 118 known elements in total.
Fun facts:
9. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What are the three key pieces of information that are used to identify an element on the periodic table?
10. Poll
20 seconds
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust?
  • Oxygen
  • Aluminum
  • Iron
  • Silicon
11. Poll
20 seconds
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Helium
  • Carbon
12. Poll
20 seconds
Which is the most reactive element?
  • Fluorine
  • Chlorine
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
13. Poll
20 seconds
Which element is the lightest?
  • Hydrogen
  • Helium
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon
14. Poll
20 seconds
Which is the least reactive element?
  • Neon
  • Chlorine
  • Oxygen
  • Nitrogen
15. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw or write down 2 things you've learned from today's lesson.

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