Lesson Plan

This lesson plan depicts a hands-on, minds-on activity and worksheet

involving knowledge students have gained about atoms, valence electrons, and
energy levels.

Students use this knowledge to construct their own modified

periodic table and to recognize patterns in atomic structure across the periodic
table. This lesson must be taught after students are familiar with atoms, their
structure, atomic models, valence electrons, and energy levels. Students will
proceed to learn about periodic families and their unique characteristics after
this lesson is complete.
In this lesson students are asked to use their prior knowledge to design
their own periodic table and describe patterns they see across the periodic table.
This lesson promotes ISTE NET-S Standard 1 (a) by helping to facilitate creative
thinking, innovation, and inventiveness. InTASC Standard 1 (b) requires that
teachers create developmentally appropriate curriculum that takes into account
the needs of their students. I have sought to do so in this lesson by scaffolding
prior knowledge that will be required for this lesson, and choosing a lesson that
is both challenging, and doable. This lesson shows that I am able to comply with
InTASC Standard 7 (b-d), which promotes the development of appropriate
teaching strategies, summative and formative assessments, and activities that
activate prior knowledge.

Rachel Ann MacAdam

TTE 536 / December 3, 2013

Lesson Title: Periodic Table Basics

Terminal Objective: Using a periodic table of their own creation students will be able to write two paragraphs
describing at least three patterns in atomic structure across the periodic table of elements.
Content Standard:
8th Grade General Science

Arizona Science Standards

http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/science-standard/
Strand 5: Physical Science
Concept 1: Properties and Changes of Properties in Matter--Understand physical and chemical properties of matter.
PO 6. Explain the systematic organization of the periodic table

Next Generation Science Standards

http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps-spm-structure-properties-matter
MS-PS1-1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

Language Standard:
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards
http://www.azed.gov/english-language-learners/files/2011/09/stage-iv-writing-domain.pdf
ELL: IV-LI-8 writing multiple paragraphs of persuasive text which state a clear position and relevant evidence.

Time

Task Analysis
(Sub-Objectives w/ Bloom)

SWBAT list and diagram the

basic properties of an oxygen
10min atom.

Blooms Level: Application

SWBAT list and diagram the
basic properties of 18 elements
15min on the periodic table of
elements.

Teaching Strategies
Bell Work: find Oxygen on the Periodic
Table. Write down if it is a gas, solid, or
liquid at room temperature, how many
protons, neutrons, and electrons it has,
create a Bohr diagram, and a Lewis
Structure.
Periodic Table Basics Worksheet: for the
18 elements provided on the worksheet
students determine the elements basic
atomic properties and structure.

Active Student Participation

(Check for Understanding)
On a separate piece of paper students will
complete the bell work. This will be
turned into the teacher at the end of the
class period.

Students individually write pertinent

information about 18 separate elements on
their element cards using their text book
and notes as a reference.

10min

Blooms Level: Application

SWBAT create their own
periodic table of elements.
Blooms Level: Comprehension
SWBAT explain elemental
properties and patterns within
the periodic table.

PPT aide: a power point will be on the

board for students to follow along as they
complete each step of the worksheet.

10min

5min

Create a basic periodic table: students

color code and place each element in their
correct order, then glue the elements
down to form their own periodic table.
Periodic Table Worksheet: students
complete this individually or with a desk
partner.

Blooms Level: Analysis

Using a periodic table of their
own creation students will be
able to generate two paragraphs
describing at least three patterns
in atomic structure across the
periodic table of elements.
Blooms Level: Synthesis

Q & A with slates: after students have

completed their work individually we will
review each step through the use of
question and answer involving slates.
Closure: on the same page as the Bell
Work students describe in two paragraphs
at least three patterns in atomic structure
across the periodic table.

Students create a periodic table using their

element cards and butcher paper.

Each student completes their own

worksheet regarding the periodic table
and atomic properties across the periodic
table. They may work alone or with their
desk partner, but will need to complete
their own worksheet.
After individuals have had a chance to
complete their own work we will check for
understanding with slates and class Q &
A.
Using what they have learned throughout
class students describe the patterns they
notice in atomic structure as we move
across the periodic table. They will write
at least three patterns they observe. This
will be collected at the end of class.

Homework: Complete the periodic table crossword puzzle using your notes, chemistry text, and a periodic table of elements.
Materials Needed:
Periodic Table Basics Power Point
Periodic Table Basics Worksheet handout
Periodic Table Basics Element Cards handout

Periodic Table Basics Cards Key - pdf

Colored pencils
Glue
Scissors

Butcher paper
Chemistry text
Periodic Table Crossword Puzzlehandout & key pdf

Notes on the Lesson: This lesson must be taught after instruction on atomic structure, valence electrons, and energy levels.

BELL WORK
1. GET OUT A SHEET OF PAPER WRITE YOUR

NAME, PERIOD, AND DATE ON THE TOP.

2. TITLE THIS PAGE: PERIODIC TABLE

3. GET OUT YOUR PERIODIC TABLE

Objective:
Using a periodic table of your own creation you will be able

4. FIND OXYGEN ON YOUR TABLE

to write two paragraphs describing at least three patterns in

5. WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING:

Is it a gas, liquid, or solid at room temperature?
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does

atomic structure across the periodic table of elements.

it have?

6. FOR ONE OXYGEN ATOM CREATE:

A Bohr Diagram
A Lewis Structure

Homework:
Complete the periodic table crossword puzzle using your

notes, and a periodic table of elements.

1. Which elements had complete outer shells? Give the name and symbol for each.

Helium
He ________________
Neon
Ne ________________
Argon
Ar
________________
_____
_____
_____
What do you notice about the location of these elements?
The elements are in the same column at the far right side of the table.

2. Which elements had only one valence electron? Give the name and symbol for each.

Hydrogen _____
H ________________
Lithium
Li ________________
Sodium
Na
________________
_____
_____
What do you notice about the location of these elements?
The elements are in the same column at the far left side of the table.
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3. What do you notice about the number of valence electrons as you move from left
to right across a row or period in the periodic table?
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Na 1 Mg 2

Al 3

Si 4

The number of valence electrons increases by one as you move across each
column.

5. Write the name of each family at the top of the columns on your periodic table using the
following information.

Alkali Metals - 1 valence electron

Nitrogen Family - 5 valence electrons

Alkaline Earth Metals - 2 valence electrons Oxygen Family - 6 valence electrons

Boron Family - 3 valence electrons

Halides - 7 valence electrons

Carbon Family - 4 valence electrons

Noble Gases - Complete outermost shell

Alkali
Metals
Alkaline
Earth
Metals

Noble
Gases
Boron
Family

Carbon
Family

Nitrogen
Family

Oxygen
Family

Halides

4. What do you notice about the number of energy levels or shells as you move
down a group or column in the periodic table?
H

Li

Na

H1
Li 2
Na - 3

The number of energy levels increases by one as you

move down each row.
6. What do you notice about the location of the elements in each family?
The elements in each family are in the same columns.

Alkali
Metals
Alkaline
Earth
Metals

Noble
Gases
Boron
Family

Carbon
Family

Nitrogen
Family

Oxygen
Family

Halides

8. In what family would each of these elements be classified?

Alkaline Earth Metals

Radium - ________________________

Tin - ________________________
Carbon Family

Halide
Iodine - ________________________

Alkali Metals
Cesium - ________________________

Alkali
Metals
Alkaline
Earth
Metals

Noble
Gases
Boron
Family

Carbon
Family

Nitrogen
Family

Oxygen
Family

Halides

7. In what family would you classify hydrogen? Explain.

Alkali Metals Hydrogen has only one valence electron so it could be
classified with the alkali metals.
OR
Halides Hydrogen only needs one more valence electron to fill its outer
shell so it could be classified with the halides.

10. Predict the number of valence electrons for each element based on its location in
the Periodic Table of Elements. You will need to use the table in your textbook.

2 Lead = _____
4 Bismuth = _____
5
1
Barium = _____
Potassium = _____

CLOSURE
On the same page you did your Bell Work look at the

periodic table you made and your analysis of each element.

How do the Bohr electron diagrams, atomic numbers,

Lewis dot structures, etc. change as you move from left to

right across the table or up and down in the same column?
Write about at least three patterns that you see. Include

specific examples to illustrate the patterns you see. This

should be at least two paragraphs.
Turn this page into your teacher.
Dont forget to complete the crossword puzzle for homework tonight!

Periodic Table Basics

Step 1: Complete the card for each element.

________

Complete the top section for each element by adding the

elements
atomic number,  name, and  atomic mass.

 Determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons

in each element.

B
 _______________
 _____________


P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

 Darken the correct circle to show if the element is a solid

(S), liquid (L), or gas (G) at room temperature.

 Create a Bohr diagram for each element.

Solid

Liquid

Gas

 Draw the Lewis Structure for each element.

Step 2: Use colored pencils to shade in the card for each element. Hydrogen is not colored!
Green = Li & Na

Pink = O & S

Orange = B & Al

Red = C & Si

Blue = Be & Mg

Purple = F & Cl

Tan = N & P

Yellow = He, Ne, & Ar

(Light brown)

Step 3: Cut the cards apart and arrange according to atomic number in the pattern shown below
on a large sheet of construction paper.

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Step 4: After you have the cards arranged in the correct order, glue them to the paper. Add a
title at the top of the page along with your names.

Step 5: Answer the questions on the back of this worksheet using the information on your
Periodic Table. Each person in your group must complete the worksheet!

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Periodic Table Basics

Name ____________________________

1. Which elements had complete outer shells? Give the name and symbol for each.
________________ _____ ________________ _____

________________ _____

What do you notice about the location of these elements?

2. Which elements had only one valence electron? Give the name and symbol for each.
________________ _____ ________________ _____

________________ _____

What do you notice about location of these elements?

3. What do you notice about the number of valence electrons as you move from left to right across a row or
period in the periodic table? (Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar)

4. What do you notice about the number of energy levels or shells as you move down a group or column in the
periodic table? (H  Li  Na)

5. Write the name of each family at the top of the columns on your periodic table using the following
information.
Alkali Metals - 1 valence electron

Nitrogen Family - 5 valence electrons

Alkaline Earth Metals - 2 valence electrons

Oxygen Family - 6 valence electrons

Boron Family - 3 valence electrons

Halides - 7 valence electrons

Carbon Family - 4 valence electrons

Noble Gases - Complete outer shells

6. What do you notice about the location of the elements in each family?

7. In what family would you classify hydrogen? Explain your choice.

8. In what family would each of these elements be classified?

Radium - ________________________

Tin - ________________________

Iodine - ________________________

Cesium - ________________________

9. Predict the number of valence electrons for each element based on its location in the Periodic Table of
Elements. You will need to use the table in your textbook.
Barium = _____

Lead = _____

Bismuth = _____

Potassium = _____

Periodic Table Basics

Answer Key

1. Which elements had complete outer shells? Give the name and symbol for each.
Helium He

Neon Ne

Argon Ar

What do you notice about the location of these elements?

They are all located in the same column at the far right edge of the periodic table.
2. Which elements had only one valence electron? Give the name and symbol for each.
Hydrogen H

Lithium Li

Sodium Na

What do you notice about location of these elements?

They are all located in the same column at the far left edge of the periodic table.
3. What do you notice about the number of valence electrons as you move from left to right across a row or
period in the periodic table? (Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar)
The number of valence electrons increases by one as you move across the table from left to right.
4. What do you notice about the number of energy levels or shells as you move down a group or column in the
periodic table? (H  Li  Na)
The number of energy levels increases by one as you move down the rows.
5. Write the name of each family at the top of the columns on your periodic table using the following
information.
Alkali Metals - 1 valence electron
Alkaline Earth Metals - 2 valence electrons
Boron Family - 3 valence electrons
Carbon Family - 4 valence electrons

Nitrogen Family - 5 valence electrons

Oxygen Family - 6 valence electrons
Halides - 7 valence electrons
Noble Gases - Complete outer shells

6. What do you notice about the location of the elements in each family?
The elements in each family are located in same column.
7. In what family would you classify hydrogen? Explain your choice.
Alkali Metals Hydrogen has only one valence electron so it could be classified with the alkali
metals.
OR
Halides Hydrogen only needs one more valence electron to fill its outer shell so it could be
classified with the halides.
8. In what family would each of these elements be classified?
Radium Alkaline Earth Metal

Tin Carbon Family

Iodine Halide

Cesium Alkali Metal

9. Predict the number of valence electrons for each element based on its location in the Periodic Table of
Elements. You will need to use the table in your textbook.
Barium = 2

Lead = 4

Bismuth = 5

Potassium = 1

________

________

________

Li

Ne

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Li

Gas

Ne

________

________

________

He

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

He

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

________

________

________

Mg

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Mg

Solid

Liquid

Gas

________

________

________

Al

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Al

________

________

________

Ar

Si

Na

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Ar

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Si

Gas

Na

________

________

________

Be

Cl

___________________

___________________

___________________

_____________

_____________

_____________

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

P = _____ N = _____ E = _____

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Be

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Cl

Periodic Table Puzzle

Name ____________________
1

8
9

10

11

12
13

14

15
16

17

18
19
20

21

22
23
24

CLUES:
Down:
1. I have 26 protons.
3. I am not really an alkali metal, but since I have
only 1 electron I behave like them.
4. I am a metal with 28 electrons.
7. I am a member of the boron family and am the
most abundant metal in the Earths crust.
8. I am a gas with 8 protons and 8 neutrons.
10. I am a member of the carbon family often
mistaken for the end of your pencil.
12. I am a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
14. My atomic number is 47 and I am used to make
photographic film.
15. I have 20 neutrons and am found in your teeth
and bones.
16. I am a member of the nitrogen family with
16 neutrons.
18. I am a gas with a mass number of 19.
19. I am the first element in the fourth period used
in making fertilizer.
22. You can find me in the carbon family in the
fifth period.

25

Across:
2. My atomic mass is 35.453.
5. I have 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the
second shell, and 6 in the third shell.
6. I am the head of the carbon family known as the
basis of life.
9. My atomic number is 79.
11. I am a transition metal with 25 electrons.
13. I make up 78% of the air and am found in the
15th group.
14. I am a silvery white metal used to make salt.
17. I am a member of the alkaline earth metals used
to make fireworks and medicines.
20. I am a noble gas with 2 electrons.
21. I am the 2nd most abundant element in the
Earths crust and have 14 neutrons.
23. I am a member of the halide family with an
atomic number of 53.
24. I am a transition metal with 30 electrons useful
in making paint.
25. I am the only element in the halide family that is
a liquid.