Periodic Table of Elements
Did you know that early scientists believed the only four elements were
Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
Now we know of approx. 118 elements!
Monday – September 30
Students should begin class by turning in their element projects (an 8x11 piece of paper, which includes
their research information and the cover page) from Thurs. & Friday.
Today, all classes will begin Lesson 2 of Chapter 3 – p. 86-92 – “Metals”.
First - all students should read the section.
Then - they should complete the Lesson Outline worksheet (located on teacher’s desk)
and #’s 1-8 (p. 92 of book), using complete sentences.
*Please note*
All classes should keep their completed work until tomorrow. Nothing should be turned in today!
Tuesday – October 1
Yesterday, all classes read Lesson 2 of Chapter 3, “Metals”. Today, they need to review the
Lesson Outline (worksheet) answers, as well as the answers to #’s 1-8 on p. 92 of the book.
Assignment: All classes should complete p. 80-81 and 82 of their “Science Notebooks”
(workbook).
Wednesday – October 2
All classes will review answers from p. 80, 81 & 82 of their Science Notebooks. Students, who
received photocopied handouts, should date them and put them into their folders/binders
immediately!
Following the review, we will begin Lesson 3 – p. 94-101 – “Nonmetals & Metalloids”.
First, students should read the section.
Then, they should use the book to complete p. 49-50 (photocopies) – Content Practice A & B
Thursday – October 3
Today, all classes will review and should turn in p. 49-50, as a graded assignment.
Next, the class will begin the “Alien Insect Periodic Table” lab. Ms. Jenkins will introduce the lab by
giving out a photocopied handout, then reading through the directions. Following the directions, the
class will be divided into groups of two to three students. Then, those groups will be given a bag
containing their “Alien Insect” cards, to inspect. They should be returned to the teacher before leaving.
Friday – October 4
Today, all classes will begin creating Alien Insects, using their cards. Carefully, the groups should follow
the lab guidelines to find the pattern. This may take some groups longer than others. As all groups
proceed, please make sure questions are being answered. Lab papers should be turned in before
leaving class today!