Lesson Plan - Periodic Table
Lesson Plan - Periodic Table
Lesson Plan - Periodic Table
Grade: 8
Lesson Objectives:
Instructional Technique:
- Video
- Working in pairs
- Computer work
- Class game
Instructional Materials:
- Computers
- Introductory activity video clip on the periodic table
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0zION8xjbM
- Blank Periodic Table
http://cactus.dixie.edu/smblack/chem1010/images/Unit_1/1D_periodic_table.jpg
- TravelQuest web site on the periodic table
- Bingo Cards
http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/elementbingo/elementbingoclassset.pdf
- The worksheet for homework
http://pleasanton.k12.ca.us/avhsweb/kawashimae/Downloads/ichp%202/Periodic%20Tab
le%20Worksheet.pdf
Theoretical Perspective:
Procedure:
A. Introductory Activity
- The students will watch a short clip reviewing the elements on the periodic table.
B. Step-By-Step
1. The students will color in a blank periodic table according to the different sub-groups,
which they can reference while completing the TravelQuest.
2. After watching the short clip, the students will break into pairs and sit at a computer
together.
3. The website, “The Periodic Table” will be up on each computer so the students do not
have to navigate to try and find it.
4. The students will work together in pairs to complete the travel quest with Eddie the
elephant based on the periodic table. The teacher will be walking around if the
students have any questions about how to use the computer or about the questions
themselves.
5. When they finish, they will take a quiz. They can use their periodic tables they
colored in earlier on the quiz.
C. Closure
- The students will play “Element Bingo”. They will each get a bingo card with different
elements on it and the winners will get a homework pass.
D. Adaptations
*They will be able to hear the video clip and get the same review as the other
students
*For the TravelQuest, since the students are already working in pairs their partner
can read aloud each question.
*They will be able to complete the TravelQuest and the quiz without any
assistance.
E. Homework
- The students will complete a worksheet for homework.
Evaluation: