Element Assignment

Introduction

Good morning!

Your task this morning to is to learn more about two elements of your choice.  I will include helpful links in the Process section of the webquest but you can use other websites too.  

I would like you to pick one Non Metal element and one Metal element.  

The first link will help show you which are which.  

Please fill out the information in your handout.

Thanks so much!

Ms. J 

Task

Name, Date and Colour Code your papers please.

Fill in your handout by visiting the links on the following page, Process.

Process

1. This basic periodic table shows Non Metal elements in PINK and Metal elements in BLUE.  Select one from each. 

http://chemistry.bd.psu.edu/jircitano/periodic4.html

2. Information about your elements (click on the element for more information)

http://www.chemicalelements.com

3. Website 3 matches elements with common objects that they are used for.

http://www.chartgeek.com/more-periodic-table-fun/

4. Download the interacive periodic table on this site and click on your two elements.  There is a variety of information but the aspects you should focus on are the second name they give your element (maybe in Greek or German) and what it is used for.

http://humantouchofchemistry.com/periodic-table.htm#

5. History of the elements 

http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/history

5. Take a few moments to try the periodic table game - you can choose easier basic elements or all the elements.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Elementsgames.htm

6. Interesting information on the Periodic Table:

http://genius.com/Anne-marie-helmenstine-fun-facts-about-periodic-table…

7. If you have extra time, try Little Alchemy:

http://playsciencegames.com/little-alchemy/

Evaluation

Please hand in your finished work sheets at the end of the lesson. 

Conclusion

Check that you have name, date, and colour coded your paper.  You can hand your paper in at the end of the lesson.