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| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | periodic table |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Periodic Table
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Science
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), emphasizing the study of the behavior of matter and the organization of elements in the periodic table.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the topic. Ask students what they already know about the periodic table. Use the projector to display a large periodic table image. |
| 2 | Key Components | 10 minutes | Explain the layout of the periodic table, focusing on groups, periods, and the meaning of atomic number and mass. Use student handouts as references. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with a worksheet containing questions about specific elements. Encourage collaboration. |
| 4 | Review and Discuss | 3 minutes | Facilitate a whole-class discussion where each group shares insights from their activity. Summarize key points on the whiteboard. |
| 5 | Homework Instructions | 2 minutes | Explain the homework assignment: complete a worksheet identifying 10 elements from the periodic table with symbols, atomic numbers, and an interesting fact. |
Students are to complete a worksheet identifying 10 elements from the periodic table, which should include the element's name, symbol, atomic number, and one interesting fact. Homework will be checked for completion without requiring students to present it in front of the class.