Introduction
Do you know how the Periodic Table was created? Who figured out the arrrangement of the elements? Let me take you on a tour, which dates back to 1869.
Task
You are about to travel back in time and discover that The Periodic Table of Elements was actually created based upon the risk-taking attributes of a Russian Scientist and teacher. You will need your lab notebook to take down some super notes as you view a short video I'm providing for you. Your notes will be proof of your research. Good luck!
Process
You will view the following video: https://gtm-media-2.discoveryeducation.com//downloaddirector/downloadFile.aspx?thefile=\v2.2\25514\sec18844_300k.mp4&realname=Periodic_Table_of_the_Elements
Take superb notes about who, when, and where The Periodic Table of Elements orginated.
Now take a moment to study the Periodic Table of Elements. Focus and try to find a pattern of families.
Evaluation
Now test your knowledge by playing the following Element Concentration game:
http://education.jlab.org/elementconcentration/gamepage.html?medium
Conclusion
Take an average of 10 Element Concentration games, and see how well you did! I think you'll find you did a great job!
If you're not satisfied, you can always play the The Element Concentration game, until you feel that you've achieved excellence!
Now you see there are several resources to learn about the history and arrangement of The Periodic Table of Elements! Remember: you can always ask your awesome science teacher for help!
Congratulations on a job well done!
Credits
Let's give credit where credit is due. Thanks to the help of the following websites:
http://webquest.org/index-create.php
http://education.jlab.org/elementconcentration/gamepage.html?medium
Teacher Page
This webquest was created for the purpose of 8th grade students to study and learn the history and arrangement of The Periodic Table of Elements. As part of the Texas Essential Knowledge of Skills, 8th grade students in the state of Texas, are responsible to learn the elements, history and arrangement of The Periodic Table. It is part of our state standards and curriculum.
This webquest includes research, which also incorporates a video; and a fun game as a way for students to learn about the history and arrangement of The Periodic Table of Elements.