Introduction
Although this table might look like a keyboard, it is one of the most important tools for understanding Chemistry. Believe it or not we use Chemistry all of the time. We use is when we are cooking, cleaning and even in human interaction. This webquest is designed to take you piece by piece through the various sections of the periodic table.
Task
YOUR TASK
Your task for this WebQuest will be to complete all parts of the assignment. You and your group members will research and investigate the elements of the periodic table. Using the Internet and other resources you will research your element.
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:
What is the purpose of the periodic table?
- Where do you see it?
- What do the symbols stand for?
- How can you use this in the Real World?
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Before becoming familiarized with the Elements of the Periodic Table, you first need to take a detour to the History department for a brief synopsis of the creation of the table.
Find answers to the following questions
CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION
www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
Use this link below to answer the six general questions:
who? what? where? when? why? and how?
Process
Follow the steps below to complete this process.
STEP #1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Before becoming familiarized with the Elements of the Periodic Table, you first need to take a detour to the History department for a brief synopsis of the creation of the table.
Find answers to the following questions
CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION
www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
Use this link below to answer the six general questions:
who? what? where? when? why? and how?
STEP #2
Make sure that all answers are in complete sentences.
STEP #3
In you own words, write why you think the periodic table is important.
STEP #4
Go to the following website http://www.livescience.com/28738-oxygen.html
STEP #5
List 3 interesting facts from the article above.
Evaluation
In one to two paragraphs reflect on this assignments. Explains what you liked and disliked about it and why you felt the way you did. Did you learn something new? What could you take away?
Conclusion
The periodic table is used in many different ways. For example, pharmacists use it for making medicine and understanding chemical behaviors.
The way that it is arranged makes it easier for scientist to arrange and classify each element. Because of the specifics about the periodic table arrangment it is easier to classify and group the elements.