1. Periodic Table of Elements
8th Grade Science

2. WARM UP: Write your homework – leave it to be stamped!
Put your “Atoms Family Album” in the basket. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME & BLOCK are on it!
Update Table of Contents
Start the Skill & Drill Practice Charts Warm-Up using the Periodic Table on D-20
Date
Session #
Activity
Page
9/5-9/8 5
Atomic Quiz (I will hand back the quiz you took last class graded) 10
Skill & Drill Practice Charts Warm-Up 11
Trends of the Periodic Table Notes 12

3. Section on the Periodic Table
Basic Neutral Atoms
Element
Atomic #
Atomic Mass
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
Section on the Periodic Table Be 9 5 Si 14 K
Metal Zr 91 40 80 Sn 69 W 74 Xe 54 Am
243
148 56

4. Is it a neutral atom, anion or cation?
Adding Ions to the Mix
Element
Atomic #
Charge
Is it a neutral atom, anion or cation?
Number of protons
Number of electrons
Beryllium 4 2+
cation 2 11
neutral atom 18
Chlorine 7 3- 10
Calcium 2- 16 3 1+ 3+

5. Guess What?????
It’s time to get your very own copy of your new best friend…The Periodic Table!

6. Periodic Table Apps
You might want to download an app on your phone or iPad to have an interactive version of the Periodic Table too!
NOVA Elements app for iPad
EMD PTE
Periodic Droid
K12 Periodic Table
Atom Builder – helps with atomic structure
OR…just Google “Free Chemistry Apps”

7. Color & Label Your Periodic Table
Hydrogen H

8. Trends of The Periodic Table
Basic Facts
The Periodic Table of Elements organizes all of the elements based on properties and atomic number of the elements

9. Trends of the Periodic Table
Period = Row across the periodic table
How many electron shells those elements have
As you move from left to right, the atomic radius gets bigger

10. Trends of the Periodic Table
Group/Family = Column going down the periodic table
How many valence electrons there are…but there is a trick 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

11. What’s Up With Hydrogen?
Different from any of the other elements
Nonmetal
Has 0 neutrons

12. The Metal “Kingdom” Reactive Metals Alkali metals – Group/Family 1
Most reactive; 1 valence electron

13. The Metal “Kingdom” Reactive Metals Alkaline metals – Group/Family 2
2nd most reactive; 2 valence electrons

14. The Metal “Kingdom” Non-reactive Metals
Transition Metals – Groups/Families 3-12
Stable and non-reactive

15. The Metalloid “Kingdom”
Metalloids - Found on the zig-zag steps
Have properties of metals and nonmetals
There should already be a dark zig-zag line on your Periodic Table, but you can darken it.
Look at the book and write the names of all the elements that are metalloids!

16. The Blended Families
They are simply named for the element at the top of the group…no notes needed!
Boron Family – Group/Family 13
Carbon Family – Group/Family 14
Nitrogen Family – Group/Family 15
Oxygen Family – Group/Family 16

17. The Non-Metal “Kingdom”
Reactive Non-metals
Halogens – Group/Family 17
Reactive gases; 7 valence electrons

18. The Non-Metal “Kingdom”
Non-Reactive Non-metals
Noble Gases – Group/Family 18
Inert; full valence shell

19. Elements Song 
There are lots more where that came from!!

20. Homework: RAFT R = Role A = Audience F = Format T = Topic R = Teacher
A = My students
F = Fairytale
T = The Trends of the Periodic Table

21. Knights of the Periodic Table
Listen to the story and add details about each group/family…like real-world uses etc. in the “Fairytale Facts” box.
This is my example of your RAFT Homework, and you will have to create something similar…so pay attention!

22. Knights of the Periodic Table
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there were 3 kingdoms. Each kingdom had it’s own royal “families,” and each family member had their own very unique personality. Like in every family, some of them were very well behaved…and others were quite naughty, but one thing is for sure, every time the family members from different kingdoms came into contact with each other it caused quite a reaction!

23. Knights of the Periodic Table
There are 3 sections or “Kingdoms” of the Periodic Table:
Metal Kingdom =
Metalloid Kingdom =
Nonmetal Kingdom =
Each character in the story is meant to represent a different group and their unique properties…

24. The Court Jester
Different from any of the other elements, this guy is a weirdo. He is a simple minded fellow because he has no neutrons to keep him grounded. Even though he is a bit of a loner, he is friendly and therefore bonds with people as he travels through the kingdoms. He is useful as a solo act or with along with a other entertainers. Some say he has the answer to clean fuel and energy production in the future.

25. Prince AL of the Metal Kingdom
He is one of three brothers in the metal kingdom. He is actually a twin! He is more aggressive than his twin brother and will fight anyone and everyone to defend the family’s honor…so he says. The real reason he is so aggressive is that he feels like his life just isn’t complete and that he is always missing something. Prince Al is also under a lot of pressure from his family because he is skilled at so many things. He is included in the production of foods, medicines, fertilizers and even batteries to keep his Kingdom running. He is crucial in keeping the bodies of all of his subjects healthy and strong.

26. Prince ALAN of the Metal Kingdom
Prince Alan is Al’s twin brother. He is also very aggressive, but not as aggressive as his twin, but does share the feeling of not being complete. He is also under a lot of pressure from his family to keep the Kingdom running smoothly, and he actually assists Al with a lot of the Kingdom’s medical needs as well as the general health of the subjects. But, because he has a slightly more balanced personality he is also in charge of the Kingdom’s celebrations and providing entertainment such as fireworks and flares.

27. Prince TRAVIS of the Metal Kingdom
Travis, unlike his brothers is always constant and rarely changes. He is the oldest of the three brothers and the most mature. Even though his brothers are useful, their aggressive behavior is hard to control, and Travis is just the opposite. He is laid back and flexible and he focuses on his job as a handyman – fixing problems rather than creating them! He works with the natural resources his Kingdom has to offer to make things like tools, jewelry, coins and items that conduct heat or electricity. He is happy on his own, but when he does find someone to bond with the pair becomes even stronger!

28. Queen CYBIL of the Metalloid Kingdom
Queen Cybil is an interesting character, she has what we call a split-personality. Sometimes she acts like a “girly girl” and sometimes she acts like a “tomboy.” She changes her personality based on who she is around…the princes of the Metal Kingdom, or the Princesses of the Non-metal Kingdom. She can be quite useful, and has a talent for technology as she is often used as a semi-conductor in electronics which makes her the perfect link between the Kingdoms. Because Cybil plays both sides of the Periodic Table she can be unpredictable unless you know which of her personalities you are dealing with.

29. Princess DARLENE of the Non-metal Kingdom
Princess Darlene is a drama queen because she wants to be “perfect” like her sister Nora the Noble Princess. She is very reactive and always wants the spotlight. She feels like she is so close to being “perfect” but she just can’t quite get there. So, in an attempt to be happy Darlene loves to spend time with Prince Al of the Metal Kingdom. When she is frustrated with his behavior she cleans, and she is known for her special cleaners and detergents. When the two are getting along they make things like salt, but when they aren’t, the relationship can be quite toxic!

30. Princess NORA of the Non-metal Kingdom
Nora the Noble Princess is the perfect proper princess. She avoids drama by sticking to herself unless she is needed to help prevent drama among others. Some don’t like her very much because they consider her snobby for not hanging out with anyone, but she is confident in that she doesn’t need others to make her happy and in reality she has a very bright personality that can really light up her Kingdom and of course make her sister Darlene crazy with jealousy!

31. Homework: RAFT R = Game Manufacturer A = Middle School Students
F = Board Game or Card Game
T = Traveling through the Periodic Table
R = Advertising Agency
A = “Unhappy” atoms
F = Dating/Bonding advertisement/website
T = Importance of Valence electrons – Bohr diagrams

32. Homework: RAFT R = Periodic Table A = Atom/Element
F = Letters that explain or argue
T = Why the atom/element is not allowed to move to another kingdom
R = Songwriter
A = Teenagers
F = Rap/Song
T = War between the Kingdoms

33. RAFT Time
RAFT Requirements: I will give each group a grading rubric to remind you of the requirements
Your RAFT must be clearly stated and will be visible/consistent through out the details of the project
The information included in your RAFT must be accurate
Your work must be of high quality and the appropriate amount of work for the number of people you are working with
Must be related to a chemistry concept we have covered…but you can certainly exceed the depth/detail we covered in class!

34. WARM UP: Write your homework – leave it to be stamped!
Update Table of Contents
Get your notes out from last class & discuss the following with your table partner:
What is a row on the periodic table called?
What is a column on the periodic table called?
What information can you get from knowing which row or column an element is in?
Date
Session #
Activity
Page
9/9- 9/10 6
Scavenger Hunt Review 13
Bohr Diagrams Vs. Lewis Dot Diagrams 14

35. REVIEW: Last time I gave you 2 “shortcuts” for the Periodic Table…what were they?
What information will the period (row) give you?
What information will the group (column) give you?
HINT:

36. Review: There are 3 sections or “Kingdoms” of the Periodic Table:
Metal Kingdom =
Metalloid Kingdom =
Nonmetal Kingdom =
Each kingdom has several groups or families, and each group within each kingdom has its own unique set of properties…

37. What’s Up With Hydrogen?
Hydrogen the Court Jester
Different from any of the other elements
Nonmetal
Has 0 neutrons

38. The Metal “Kingdom” Reactive Metals
Alkali metals – Group 1…so how many valence electrons do they all have?

39. Prince AL of the Metal Kingdom
Character Description:
Prince Al is very aggressive. He fights anyone and everyone because he feels like he is missing something and wants to feel complete.
Periodic Table Connection:
Represent Group 1: Alkali Metals
Most reactive of all the metals
1 valence electron, always looking to bond to be “happy”
Uses: Foods, medicines, fertilizers, lithium batteries

40. The Metal “Kingdom” Reactive Metals
Alkaline metals – Group 2…so how many valence electrons do they all have?

41. Prince ALAN of the Metal Kingdom
Character Description:
Prince Alan is not as aggressive as his brother Al, but still likes to fight because he also feels he is missing something, and wants someone to bond with.
Periodic Table Connection:
Represents Group 2: Alkaline Metals
Reactive metal but not as reactive as Alkali Metals
Have 2 valence electrons, always looking to bond to be “happy”
Uses: cancer treatment & medical imaging, fireworks/flares

42. The Metal “Kingdom” Non-reactive Metals
Transition Metals - Groups 3-12…do we care about their valence electrons?

43. Prince TRAVIS of the Metal Kingdom
Character Description:
Travis, unlike his brothers is always constant and rarely changes. He is laid back and instead he focuses on his job as a handyman – fixing problems rather than creating them!
Periodic Table Connection:
Represent Groups 3-12: Transition Metals
Stable & do not react with most elements
Malleable, ductile & good conductors
Uses: copper, gold, silver- used to make tools, wires, household items, jewelry etc.

44. The Metalloid “Kingdom”
Metalloids - Found on the zig-zag steps
Have properties of metals and nonmetals…they still follow the valence electron
rule for
their group!

45. Queen CYBIL of the Metalloid Kingdom
Character Description:
Cybil has a split-personality: “girly girl” AND “tomboy.” She changes her personality based on who she is around – Cybil is “two-faced”
Periodic Table Connection:
Have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals – zig zag steps
React differently depending on the element they react with
Uses: silicon- a semiconductor used in electronics

46. The Blended Families
They are simply named for the element at the top of the group…no notes needed!
Boron Family – Group/Family 13
Carbon Family – Group/Family 14
Nitrogen Family – Group/Family 15
Oxygen Family – Group/Family 16

47. The Non-Metal “Kingdom”
Reactive Non-metals
Halogens – Group 17…because of the valence electron rule, this group can also be referred to as group 7.

48. Princess DARLENE of the non-metal Kingdom
Character Description:
Darlene is a drama queen because she wants to be “perfect” like her sister Nora the Noble Princess. Darlene loves to spend time with Al of the metal kingdom
Periodic Table Connection:
Represents Group 17: Halogens
Reactive nonmetals
Have 7 electrons in their valence shell…so close to being “happy”
Uses: detergents & cleaners, halogen light bulbs

49. The Non-Metal “Kingdom”
Non-reactive Non-metals
Noble Gases – Group 18…because of the valence electron rule this group can also be referred to as group 8!

50. Princess NORA of the non-metal kingdom
Character Description:
Nora the noble princess is the perfect proper princess. She avoids drama by sticking to herself unless she is needed to help prevent drama among others.
Periodic Table Connection:
Represents Group 18: Noble Gases
Do not react with other elements because their valence shell is full
Uses: neon in signs

51. Questions?

52. Scavenger Hunt Review Number 1-20 on page 13 of your notebook
There are 20 test questions on note cards hidden in the room, and as you find them you must write the answer next to the correct question number.
They ARE NOT hidden anywhere in my desk area, the glass cabinets, or behind anything that is glued, taped or stapled down.

53. Question 1
What are the 3 subatomic particles that make up an atom AND what is the charge of each?

54. Question 2
The atomic mass of an atom is made up of which 2 subatomic particles added together?

55. Where would you find the protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom?
Question 3
Where would you find the protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom?

56. Question 4
The atomic number of an element also tells you which other information about a neutral atom?

57. What happens when you change the number of electrons in an atom?
Question 5
What happens when you change the number of electrons in an atom?

58. Question 6
Carbon-12 and Carbon-14 are both the element carbon, so what is the difference between them?

59. Question 7
Isotopes are versions of the same element with a different number of __________________.

60. Question 8
If you start with the element Oxygen and add a proton to it, which element would it become?

61. Question 9
If a Calcium atom loses 2 electrons then it will become a ___________ with a charge of ________.

62. Question 10
If Sulfur gains 3 electrons then it will become a negative _________ with _____ total electrons.

63. What are the 3 sections, or “Kingdoms” on the Periodic Table?
Question 11
What are the 3 sections, or “Kingdoms” on the Periodic Table?

64. Which group on the Periodic Table is the MOST reactive? Why?
Question 12
Which group on the Periodic Table is the MOST reactive? Why?

65. Question 13
Which group on the Periodic Table is commonly used for things like tools, coins or jewelry?

66. How many valence electrons does Potassium (K) have? How do you know?
Question 14
How many valence electrons does Potassium (K) have? How do you know?

67. Question 15
Which other group would the elements in group 1 most likely bond with and WHY?

68. What is a row on the Periodic Table called?
Question 16
What is a row on the Periodic Table called?

69. What is a column on the Periodic Table called?
Question 17
What is a column on the Periodic Table called?

70. Why are elements organized into the group/family they are in?
Question 18
Why are elements organized into the group/family they are in?

71. Question 19
An element like Silicon can act like a metal or a non-metal, so which “Kingdom” on the Periodic Table should it be in?

72. The “Moral of Matterville” basically states that atoms want to be
Question 20
The “Moral of Matterville” basically states that atoms want to be
__________ & __________.

73. Bohr Diagrams VS. Lewis Dot Diagrams:
Both diagrams represent electrons
Bohr Diagram
Lewis Dot
Shows ONLY valence electrons
Do NOT draw any shells
Shows ALL electrons
Draw electron shells O
How do you find the total number of electrons?
How do you find the number of valence electrons?

74. Quick Review – Bohr Diagrams!Mg

75. New - Lewis Dot DiagramsMg Cl P Ne H B

76. RAFT Time
RAFT Requirements: I will give each group a grading rubric to remind you of the requirements
Your RAFT must be clearly stated and will be visible/consistent through out the details of the project
The information included in your RAFT must be accurate
Your work must be of high quality and the appropriate amount of work for the number of people you are working with
Must be related to a chemistry concept we have covered…but you can certainly exceed the depth/detail we covered in class!

77. Homework: RAFT R = Role A = Audience F = Format T = Topic R = Teacher
A = My students
F = Fairytale
T = The Trends of the Periodic Table

78. Homework: RAFT R = Game Manufacturer A = Middle School Students
F = Board Game or Card Game
T = Traveling through the Periodic Table
R = Advertising Agency
A = “Unhappy” atoms
F = Dating/Bonding advertisement/website
T = Importance of Valence electrons – Bohr diagrams

79. Homework: RAFT R = Periodic Table A = Atom/Element
F = Letters that explain or argue
T = Why the atom/element is not allowed to move to another kingdom
R = Songwriter
A = Teenagers
F = Rap/Song
T = War between the Kingdoms

80. Student Ideas for RAFT:
Plays
Costume design for each of the characters
Weight loss program for isotopes
Wedding Invitations for 2 elements bonding
Adoption agency for electrons
Romeo and Juliet love story
Commercial or music video

81. WARM UP: Write your homework – leave it to be stamped!
Update Table of Contents
Complete the Periodic Table Warm-Up
Make sure you have a copy of the Helpful Hints Study Guide
Date
Session #
Activity
Page
9/11- 9/12 7
Periodic Table Warm-Up 15
Helpful Hints Study Guide 16

82. Helpful Hints Study Guide
Complete the Helpful Hints Study Guide for homework…I will be checking it for a homework grade before the test!
Be sure to study ALL of your class notes and activities…test questions will come from all of them!
Helpful website for review:

83. WARM UP: NO HOMEWORK! Write it – have it stamped!
Make sure your RAFT assignment is turned in to the basket or submitted electronically.
Get your Helpful Hints Study Guide out to be checked!
Update Table of Contents for today’s session even though there is nothing to tape in
Study with those around you…be sure to have any questions ready!
Date
Session #
Activity
Page
9/15-9/16 8
CHEMISTRY UNIT TEST DAY – Nothing to tape in
XXXX

84. BOOM REVIEW GAME HOW TO PLAY:
Janay and Creston are partners. Take all of the cards out of the bag and put them in a pile upside down.
Janay picks a card (without looking at it) and slides it to Creston. He asks her the question. If she gets the question right, she keeps the card. If she gets the question wrong, the card goes back in the pile.
If Janay picks a BOOM card, all of her cards go back in the pile.
Janay answers questions until she gets one wrong, or picks a BOOM card then it is Creston’s turn to pick a card and answer a question.
The person with the most cards wins!

85. FOR THE TEST
Clear your desk except for your pencil, and the blank periodic table I gave you.
Please write your name and block on the test as soon as you get it.
Make sure all textbooks are closed.
Stand the manila folders between you and your table partner.
Any last questions???

86. AFTER THE TEST
Put your tests in the basket and make a pile of periodic tables next to the basket.
Complete any missing assignments you may have…remember a 70 is better than a 0.
Work on the Periodic Table riddles for 5 bonus points per COMPLETED & CORRECT side…those points might come in handy if you have late work!