Periodic Table Lesson

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The Periodic Table

Unit for Special

Education

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Table of Contents

Worksheet

pages
Title

4-48

The Periodic Table

49-53

Vocabulary board and periodic tables

54-64

Vocabulary cards

65-84

Vocabulary cut and paste

85-94

Circle maps

95-102

Labeling worksheets

103-108

Ordering worksheets

109-118

Sorting worksheets

119-123

Cloze worksheets

124-145

Assessment (3 versions)

146-147

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The Periodic Table

Now that we have learned about the atom, it is time

to learn about the periodic table.

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The periodic table is a table that lists all the elements.

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An element is a compound made up of only one

type of atom.

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The periodic table organizes all the elements in very

specific ways that are meaningful to scientists.

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This organization helps scientists:

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Understand why elements

act they way they do

Predict how elements will

react when combined

with others

Keep track of any new

elements that are found or

created.

The periodic table organizes all the elements

according to how many protons they contain and
how many electrons are in their outer shell or orbit.

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Remember, a proton is a positively charged particle
in the atom that is found in the center or nucleus.

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that travel

in orbits or paths around the nucleus.

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This way of organizing the elements keeps those that

are similar grouped together.

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The periodic table is made up of columns and rows.

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Each row is called a period.

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Each period has elements with the same number of
orbitals around the nucleus. The second period has

elements with two orbitals, the third period has

elements with three orbitals and so on.

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As you go from left to right in a period, the number

of electrons in the outer shell increases.

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This increase in electrons also means the atoms get

smaller in size as you go from left to right. The more
electrons you have, the stronger the electromagnetic
force, and the tighter it squeezes the atom down in

size.

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Finally, as you go across the period, the number of
protons increases. This means the atomic mass, or
how much the atom weighs, also increases from left

to right.

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There are also columns in the periodic table. Each

column is called a group.

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Each group has elements that have similar properties.
They also all have the same number of electrons in

the

outer orbital.

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This helps scientists predict how an element in the

same group will react.

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So now we know the periodic table is made up of
periods and groups. Now, let’s look at an element

on the table up close.

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Each element on the periodic table has the same (and

important) information.

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The atomic number tells you how many protons are

in the atom.

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The atomic symbol is an abbreviation for the

element’s name. Some are harder than others to

figure out, because they use the Latin name.

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The atomic mass tells you how much the atom
weighs. It is also the number of protons plus

neutrons in the nucleus.

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So who put all this information together into one

table?

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Dmitri Mendeleev, a scientist in 1869, arranged all

the elements known at that time into this table.

Although it has expanded, the same basic principles

are used today.

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Let’s look some more at what we can learn from the

periodic table.

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There are 3 main types of elements in the periodic

table:

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Metals

Metalloids

Nonmetals

The metals have similar properties. The are usually
solid, shiny and are good conductors of electricity

and heat.

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Metals are also very ductile. This means they can be

pulled into thin wires.

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Metals are also very malleable. This means they can

be hammered into thin sheets.

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Nonmetals are just the opposite of metals.

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They are not very ductile or malleable.

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Nonmetals are not very good conductors. In fact,
they are often used in insulation to prevent the loss

of heat.

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So that means that metalloids are somewhere in the

middle.

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Metalloids tend to be partially conductive. This
makes them valuable when creating computers.

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Metalloids can be solid or liquid, and usually are

ductile and malleable.

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Lastly, lets look at a couple of cool things about the

periodic table.

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The far right group on the table contains the noble

gasses.

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Noble gasses are the most stable of all the elements
and their outer shell is completely full of electrons.

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At the very top of the table, are two very special

elements: hydrogen and helium.

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Hydrogen is the only element without a neutron. It
has one proton and one electron. It is also the most

common element found in the universe.

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Helium is grouped with the noble gasses. It only has
2 electrons in its outer shell, but it is incredibly stable.

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There is a lot of information packed into the periodic

table. Each element has its own properties and

unique characteristics.

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The periodic table allows us to be able to organize

all the elements in such a way to help:

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Understand why elements

act they way they do

Predict how elements will

react when combined

with others

Keep track of any new

elements that are found or

created.

Periodic Table:

Vocabulary board

• Print one copy for each student on cardstock

• Laminate or put in page protector for durability

• Use during class discussions to promote engagement, participation, and

comprehension of the material

• For ideas on more ways to use a vocabulary board, check out this free

video in my store:

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Add-to-Your-Lesson-1954805

• Also included in this unit is a labeled periodic table to use for reference

during some of the activities. It is available in color (metals, nonmetals,
and metalloids) and BW

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19
K

20
Ca

21
Sc

22
Ti

23
V

24
Cr

25
Mn

26
Fe

27
Co

28
Ni

29
Cu

30
Zn

31
Ga

32
Ge

33
As

34
Se

35
Br

36
Kr

37
Rb

38
Sr

39
Y

40
Zr

41
Nb

42
Mo

43
Tc

44
Ru

45
Rh

46
Pd

47
Ag

48
Cd

49
In

50
Sn

51
Sb

52
Te

53
I

54
Xe

55
Cs

56
Ba

72
Hf

73
Ta

74
W

75
Re

76
Os

77
Ir

78
Pt

79
Au

80
Hg

81
Tl

82
Pb

83
Bi

84
Po

85
At

86
Rn

87
Fr

88
Ra

104
Rf

105
Db

106
Sg

107
Bh

108
Hs

109
Mt

110
Ds

111
Rg

112
Cn

113
Uut

114
Fl

115
Uup

116
Lv

117
Uus

118
Uuo

3
Li

4
Be

11
Na

12
Mg

1
H

5
B

6
C

7
N

8
O

9
F

10
Ne

13
Al

14
Si

15
P

16
S

17
Cl

18
Ar

2
He

57
La

58
Ce

59
Pr

60
Nd

61
Pm

62
Sm

63
Eu

64
Gd

65
Tb

66
Dy

67
Ho

68
Er

69
Tm

70
Yb

71
Lu

89
Ac

90
Th

91
Pa

92
U

93
Np

94
Pu

95
Am

96
Cm

97
Bk

98
Cf

99
Es

100
Fm

101
Md

102
No

103
Lr

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19
K

20
Ca

21
Sc

22
Ti

23
V

24
Cr

25
Mn

26
Fe

27
Co

28
Ni

29
Cu

30
Zn

31
Ga

32
Ge

33
As

34
Se

35
Br

36
Kr

37
Rb

38
Sr

39
Y

40
Zr

41
Nb

42
Mo

43
Tc

44
Ru

45
Rh

46
Pd

47
Ag

48
Cd

49
In

50
Sn

51
Sb

52
Te

53
I

54
Xe

55
Cs

56
Ba

72
Hf

73
Ta

74
W

75
Re

76
Os

77
Ir

78
Pt

79
Au

80
Hg

81
Tl

82
Pb

83
Bi

84
Po

85
At

86
Rn

87
Fr

88
Ra

104
Rf

105
Db

106
Sg

107
Bh

108
Hs

109
Mt

110
Ds

111
Rg

112
Cn

113
Uut

114
Fl

115
Uup

116
Lv

117
Uus

118
Uuo

3
Li

4
Be

11
Na

12
Mg

1
H

5
B

6
C

7
N

8
O

9
F

10
Ne

13
Al

14
Si

15
P

16
S

17
Cl

18
Ar

2
He

57
La

58
Ce

59
Pr

60
Nd

61
Pm

62
Sm

63
Eu

64
Gd

65
Tb

66
Dy

67
Ho

68
Er

69
Tm

70
Yb

71
Lu

89
Ac

90
Th

91
Pa

92
U

93
Np

94
Pu

95
Am

96
Cm

97
Bk

98
Cf

99
Es

100
Fm

101
Md

102
No

103
Lr

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•Metals blue

•Metalloids orange

•Nonmetals green

The Periodic Table
Vocabulary Cards

• Make a set of these cards on cards stock and laminate for each

student

• Use to review during unit

• The same images are used throughout this unit and in the

assessment.

• For more ideas on things you can do with a vocabulary cards, read this

blog post for 10 GREAT activities:

• https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2019/01/14/awesome-activities-

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nucleus

electron

periodic table

Center of the atom that contains

protons and neutrons.

Negatively charged particle in an

atom that orbits around the nucleus.

Table that organizes all the elements

according to their structure and

features.

proton

Positively charged particle in the

atom found in the nucleus.

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atomic mass

atomic number

neutron

How much the atom weighs.

Number of protons in the nucleus.

Particle in the atom found in the

nucleus that has no charge.

atomic symbol

Abbreviation found on periodic table

that refers to the full name of the

element.

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element

period

Dmitri Mendeleev

Something made up of many atoms

that are all the same.

Horizontal row on periodic table.

In 1869, he organized the known
elements into the periodic table.

group

Vertical column on periodic table.

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metals

metalloids

orbit/shell

Elements that are ductile, malleable,

and good conductors.

Elements with properties in between
metals and nonmetals. Good semi-
conductors and used in computers.

Path electrons travel around the

nucleus.

nonmetals

Elements that are dull, brittle and are
not good conductors. Often used in

insulation.

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malleable

conductor

ductile

Ability of metals to be hammered

into thin sheets.

Something that helps in the transfer

or electricity or heat.

Ability of metals to be pulled into

thin wires.

Noble gases

Elements in the far right group of
periodic table that are very stable.

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nucleus

electron

periodic table

Center of the atom that contains

protons and neutrons.

Negatively charged particle in an

atom that orbits around the nucleus.

Table that organizes all the elements

according to their structure and

features.

proton

Positively charged particle in the

atom found in the nucleus.

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atomic mass

atomic number

neutron

How much the atom weighs.

Number of protons in the nucleus.

Particle in the atom found in the

nucleus that has no charge.

atomic symbol

Abbreviation found on periodic table

that refers to the full name of the

element.

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element

period

Dmitri Mendeleev

Something made up of many atoms

that are all the same.

Horizontal row on periodic table.

In 1869, he organized the known
elements into the periodic table.

group

Vertical column on periodic table.

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metals

metalloids

orbit/shell

Elements that are ductile, malleable,

and good conductors.

Elements with properties in between
metals and nonmetals. Good semi-
conductors and used in computers.

Path electrons travel around the

nucleus.

nonmetals

Elements that are dull, brittle and are
not good conductors. Often used in

insulation.

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malleable

conductor

ductile

Ability of metals to be hammered

into thin sheets.

Something that helps in the transfer

or electricity or heat.

Ability of metals to be pulled into

thin wires.

Noble gases

Elements in the far right group of
periodic table that are very stable.

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Periodic Table Vocabulary Cards

Cut and Paste

• This cut and paste exercise is a way for students to get more practice with

this often difficult vocabulary

• There are 2 different levels depending on the learning level of your

students.

• Differentiation:

• For students who need more visual structure, outline the empty boxes

and corresponding correct answers in the same color (or color them
in)

• Becomes a color matching task

• Options for Use

• Print onto cardstock and laminate
• Add Velcro
• Becomes a reusable and independent work task

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nucleus

electron

periodic table

Center of the atom that contains

protons and neutrons.

Negatively charged particle in an

atom that orbits around the nucleus.

Table that organizes all the elements

according to their structure and

features.

proton

Positively charged particle in the

atom found in the nucleus.

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atomic mass

atomic number

neutron

How much the atom weighs.

Number of protons in the nucleus.

Particle in the atom found in the

nucleus that has no charge.

atomic symbol

Abbreviation found on periodic table

that refers to the full name of the

element.

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element

period

Dmitri Mendeleev

Something made up of many atoms

that are all the same.

Horizontal row on periodic table.

In 1869, he organized the known
elements into the periodic table.

group

Vertical column on periodic table.

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metals

metalloids

orbit/shell

Elements that are ductile, malleable,

and good conductors.

Elements with properties in between
metals and nonmetals. Good semi-
conductors and used in computers.

Path electrons travel around the

nucleus.

nonmetals

Elements that are dull, brittle and are
not good conductors. Often used in

insulation.

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malleable

conductor

ductile

Ability of metals to be hammered

into thin sheets.

Something that helps in the transfer

or electricity or heat.

Ability of metals to be pulled into

thin wires.

Noble gases

Elements in the far right group of
periodic table that are very stable.

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Cut apart and match pictures with definition.

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Cut apart and match pictures with definition.

nucleus

electron

periodic table

proton

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atomic mass

atomic number

neutron

atomic symbol

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element

period

Dmitri Mendeleev

group

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metals

metalloids

orbit/shell

nonmetals

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malleable

conductor

ductile

Noble gases

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nucleus

electron

periodic table

proton

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atomic mass

atomic number

neutron

atomic symbol

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element

period

Dmitri Mendeleev

group

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metals

metalloids

orbit/shell

nonmetals

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malleable

conductor

ductile

Noble gases

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Positively charged particle in the

atom found in the nucleus.

In 1869, he organized the known
elements into the periodic table.

Path electrons travel around the

nucleus.

Particle in the atom found in the

nucleus that has no charge.

Center of the atom that contains

protons and neutrons.

Elements that are dull, brittle and
are not good conductors. Often

used in insulation.

Something made up of many
atoms that are all the same.

Ability of metals to be pulled into

thin wires.

How much the atom weighs.
Elements in the far right group of
periodic table that are very stable.

Negatively charged particle in an

atom that orbits around the

nucleus.

Ability of metals to be hammered

into thin sheets.

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Number of protons in the nucleus.

Vertical column on periodic table.

Horizontal row on periodic table.
Elements that are ductile,

malleable, and good conductors.

Something that helps in the
transfer or electricity or heat.

Table that organizes all the
elements according to their

structure and features.

Abbreviation found on periodic

table that refers to the full name of

the element.

Elements with properties in between
metals and nonmetals. Good semi-
conductors and used in computers.

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Periodic Table Circle Maps

• Circle maps are a good way for students to have a

visual representation of the subject matter

• It is also a great way for students to take their own

notes on the content

• Have students cut out pictures on the last page and

glue inside the circle

• Can be used as a good review tool or study guide

• For more ideas on how to use circle maps check out

this blog post with some free sample to download:

https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2016/01/11/circle-
maps-in-special-ed/

• I have started adding an option to use when you want

students to have to choose between correct and
incorrect answers. I am still including an errorless
version as well. Hopefully, this will address even more
learning levels in your class!

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Place the following in the circle map on previous page.

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Errorless version

Place the following in the circle map on previous page
ONLY IF correct.

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Label Activities

• There are 6 activities included (with some color coding provided)

1.Color in periods and groups

2.Color in noble gasses

3.Color in Hydrogen and Helium

4.Color in metals, metalloids, and nonmetals

5.Label atomic #, mass, and symbol

• Use more color coding as needed for differentiation

• Options for use

• Print onto cardstock, and laminate
• Add Velcro
• Makes a reusable and independent work task

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Color in a period red. Color in a group blue.

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Color in a period red. Color in a group blue.

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Color in a the noble gasses green.

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Color in a hydrogen and helium in yellow.

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Color in:

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•Metals blue

•Metalloids orange

•Nonmetals green

100

101

atomic number

atomic mass

atomic symbol

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101

102

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102

103

Ordering Elements

• On each page, have students cut out the set of elements on the bottom of

the page, and then glue them into the blank boxes in order of
INCREASING atomic mass (or you can use atomic number if that is easier)

• Use color coding as needed for differentiation

• Options for use

• Print onto cardstock, and laminate
• Add Velcro
• Makes a reusable and independent work task

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Sorting activities

• Includes 3 different activities

1.For early learners, students sort pictures of things
that are metals and nonmetals

2. Sorting characteristics of metals and nonmetals
3. Using the color coded periodic table that is

provided in this unit, students sort elements from
the table into metals, metalloids, and nonmetals

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Sort the following pictures into those that are mainly
metal and those that are not.

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Sort the following pictures into those that are mainly
metal and those that are not.

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Sort the following pictures into those that are mainly
metal and those that are not.

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Sort the following pictures into those that are characteristics of
metals and those that are characteristics of nonmetals.

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Referring to the color-coded periodic table, sort the
elements into the correct column on the previous page.

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Referring to the color-coded periodic table, sort the
elements into the correct column on the previous page.

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Close Worksheet

• This activity is a great review tool prior to the

assessment.

• It allows you to focus on smaller parts of the

material at a time, and identify areas for review.

• There are 2 main worksheets in this set that review

the main points on the periodic table.

• Remember to use color coding as needed.

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1. The periodic table organizes all the .

2. Periods are elements in the periodic table arranged .

3. Groups are elements in the periodic table arranged .

4.The atomic number tells you how many are in the
nucleus.

5. Each period has elements with the same number of .

The Periodic Table

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6. The atomic mass as you go across the table from
left to right.

arranged all the elements into the periodic table.

8.Most of the metals are found on the side of the
table.

9.Most of the nonmetals are found on the side of
the table.

10. Metalloids are use in making .

The Periodic Table

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Use either pictures or words to complete the
sentences on the previous page.

Page 1

Page 2

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Answer key

1.Elements

2. Horizontal
3. Vertical
4. Protons
5. Orbits
6. Increases
7. Dmitri Mendeleev
8. Left
9. Right
10. computers

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The Periodic Table Assessment

• There are 3 versions of this assessment.

• Version 1 is for higher level students. It is multiple

choice. The student circles the correct picture
choice.

• Version 2 is for lower level students. The teacher

will cut the answer cards apart and mount on index
cards. Present the three choices and student chooses
correct answer using their own communication
method.

• When using version 2, use the multiple choice test

to record student answers.

• Version 3 is a typical multiple choice format

• Both versions are available in color and BW.

• Use as pre-assessment as well in order to measure

growth.

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The periodic table is an organization of:

The abbreviation for each element is called the:

3. The atomic mass tells you how many of what are in
the nucleus?

4. As you go across a period (left to right) , the atomic
mass:

5. Vertical columns in the periodic table are called:

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6. Each group has the same number of electrons in the

outer:

7. These elements are good conductors and are ductile:

8. These elements are good insulators and are NOT
conductors:

9. These elements are in the far right group of periodic
table and are very stable:

10. Circle all the ways the periodic table helps scientists:

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Bonus answer the questions about this element.

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1. Atomic number =

2.Atomic symbol =

3.Atomic mass =

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Version 2

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apart and show student answer choices for each question.

Q 1

Q 2

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Q 4

Q 3

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Q 5

Q 6

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Q 7

Q 8

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The periodic table is an organization of:

The abbreviation for each element is called the:

3. The atomic mass tells you how many of what are in
the nucleus?

4. As you go across (left to right) a period, the atomic
mass:

5. Vertical columns in the periodic table are called:

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6. Each group has the same number of electrons in the

outer:

7. These elements are good conductors and are ductile:

8. These elements are good insulators and are NOT
conductors:

9. These elements are in the far right group of periodic
table and are very stable:

10. Circle all the ways the periodic table helps scientists:

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Bonus answer the questions about this element.

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1. Atomic number =

2.Atomic symbol =

3.Atomic mass =

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Q 2

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Q 4

Q 3

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The periodic table is an organization of:

Solids

Molecules

Elements

The abbreviation for each element is called the:

Atomic symbol

Atomic number

Atomic mass

3. The atomic mass tells you how many of what are in the
nucleus?

A. Protons
B.Orbits

C. Atomic mass

4. As you go across (left to right) a period, the atomic mass:

A. Decreases
B.Stays the same

C. Increases

5. Vertical columns in the periodic table are called:

Groups

Periods

Elements

6.Each group has the same number of electrons in the outer:
A. Proton
B.Orbit

C. Atomic mass

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7. These elements are good conductors and are ductile:

A. Metals
B.Nonmetals

C. Fruits

8. These elements are good insulators and are NOT conductors:

A. Metals
B.Nonmetals

C. Keys

9. These elements are in the far right group of periodic table
and are very stable:

A. Beans
B.Metalloids

C. Noble gasses

10. Circle all the ways the periodic table helps scientists:

A. Predict reactions
B.Why elements act they way they do

C. Organize new elements

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Version 3

Answer Key

C. Elements

A. Atomic symbol

A. Protons

C. Increases

A. Groups

B. Orbits

A. Metals

B. Nonmetals

C. Noble gasses

10. All of the above

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