Introduction

Elements are everywhere .  You can find them if you know where to look.  Become an element expert.   Good Sleuthing!

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      Questions

Use the Resources List to answer these questions

1.       What is the Periodic Table of Elements and how is it arranged?  Resources List  

2.         Tell about the rows and columns on the periodic table.  Resources List

3.              What information does the periodic table give on each element?  Resources List  

4.              What does the stair step line on most periodic tables identify?   Resources List  

5.              Who invented the first periodic table?  Describe it.    Resources List

              To view the first table   First Table

 6.      What is the name of your element?  Resources List  

7.      What is the chemical symbol?  Resources List  

8.      What is the element's atomic number.  Resources List  

9.          Who discovered it and when?  Resources List

10.        What are some of its properties? (color, form, odor ...)   Resources List

11.     Where is it found?  Resources List  

12.     What are its common uses?  Resources List  

13.     Where and how is it extracted or produced?  Resources List  

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Big Question

Some elements have similar characteristics, but every element is unique.  Find out all you can about your element.    Find out why  your element important to you and your classmates? 

Design a poster.  To teach the class your element and why it is important.  Be sure to include the element name and chemical symbol.  Be sure to include why your element is important to you and your classmates on this slide.  Consult the rubric to see how your presentation will be graded.   

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