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Which subject	Science
What topic	The Groups and Periods on the periodic table of elements
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Groups and Periods on the Periodic Table of Elements

Subject

Science

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Objectives

• Students will identify and describe the groups and periods in the periodic table.
• Students will explain the significance of groups and periods in understanding element properties.
• Students will demonstrate their knowledge through a short quiz at the end of the lesson.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and presentation slides
• Printed handouts of the periodic table
• Quiz sheets for assessment
• Sticky notes for group activity

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Duration

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) for middle school, particularly focusing on the structure and properties of matter.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Periodic Table	5 mins	Briefly introduce the periodic table, highlighting its structure and importance in science.
2	Explanation of Groups	10 mins	Discuss the concept of groups (columns) on the periodic table, emphasizing similarities in chemical properties of elements in the same group. Show examples.
3	Explanation of Periods	5 mins	Explain the concept of periods (rows) on the periodic table and how properties change across a period, including trends in reactivity and atomic size.
4	Group Activity	5 mins	Divide students into small groups. Use sticky notes for each group to label elements in their assigned group/period on a large printed periodic table.
5	Class Discussion	3 mins	Facilitate a discussion on the activity, encouraging students to share their observations and what they learned.
6	Quiz & Homework Assignment	2 mins	Distribute a short quiz to assess understanding. Explain homework assignment related to groups and periods, such as researching one group of elements.

Homework

• Students will research and prepare a one-page summary on a specific group of elements (e.g., Alkali Metals, Halogens) and their common uses, properties, and why they are placed in that group. This summary will be collected for grading, but students will not present it in class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group activity and discussions.
• Formal assessment through quiz results and homework completion.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all students are engaged during discussions and activities.
• Be prepared to provide additional resources for students who may need extra help with the concepts.

Lesson script