Grade 9 Science Starter Lesson: Periodic Table

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In this lesson, you will investigate how each element is organized in the periodic table.

Essential Question: How are elements organized in the periodic table?
In this lesson, you will investigate how each element is organized in the periodic table.

Essential Question: How are elements organized in the periodic table?
The ___________________can help us predict a lot about the behavior of an element based on its _____________on the chart.
Other Answer Choices:
periodic table
size
location
Drag each descriptor to the appropriate place on the element from the periodic table.
Other Answer Choices:
Atomic number
Chemical symbol
Atomic mass
Chemical name

Which element has an atomic mass of 47.87?

Match the name of each element with its symbol.

Draggable itemCategory
Oxygen
C
Lead
Pb
Carbon
Ag
Silver
O
Helium
He

Order the following elements from lightest to heaviest.

  1. Gold
  2. Beryllium
  3. Fluorine
  4. Hydrogen
  5. Boron
  6. Nitrogen
  7. Potassium

In 2-3 sentences, explain what the periodic table is.