Periodic Table Battleship

Duration: 50 minutes

Grade Levels: 5-8

Develop a greater familiarity with the Periodic Table of Elements. (Lab Connection: Chemicals of Innovation lab)
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Lesson Plan PDF

Lab Connections Icon Lab Connection: Chemicals of Innovation

Grade Levels: 5-8

Duration: 50 minutes

Concepts/Skills: Atomic mass, atomic symbol, atomic number, elements, periodic table organization.

Objectives: 

  • Identify elements of the periodic table based on their atomic number and symbol.
  • Define the difference between a period and group on the periodic table.