Categories: 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | Science
Estimated Time: 0-10 minutes
Materials Needed: Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3, Neon 6 Pads (654-6SSAN), Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3, Ultra Colors 6 Pads (654-6SSAU), Pencil, Periodic Table
Materials Needed:
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3
- Neon 6 Pads (654-6SSAN)
- Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3
- Ultra Colors 6 Pads (654-6SSAU)
- Pencil
- Periodic Table
Description:
This is a fun activity to teach after reading about the periodic table.
Instructions:
Step 1: Divide the class into two teams. The teacher places a Periodic Table covered with two colored Post-it® Notes one representing Metals and the other color for Non-Metals on the board or smart board.
Step 2: To play the game students will have to identify, name and interpret chemical elements on the table.
Step 3: Tell students they have 2 minutes to review their periodic table before the game starts.
Step 4: Give each student a symbol representing an element on Post-it Note.
Step 5: Call each student to the Periodic Table having them identify, name and interpret chemical element by placing their element symbol Post-it Note on the top of the covered element.
Step 6: Uncover the Post-it Note after the student gives their answer. he team with the most points naming, identifying and interpret chemical elements of the periodic table is the winner. POINTS: Identify element (symbol)=1 point Names the element=1 point Interprets chemical element (atomic number)= 2 points
