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Grade Range: 6 - 11
For a quick, easy view of the periodic table, take a look at this site. The color coding key allows users to quickly determine the properties of any element. Click for detailed information about each element Students can find States,Energies, Oxidation & Electrons,Appearance & Characteristics, Reactions, Other Forms, Radius, Conductivity, and Abundance. In addition to specific information about each element, there is a brief history of the periodic table. A forum section allows users to post questions and discussion related to chemistry. As with most forums, there are rules and a moderator, but no one can assure that all comments will be "on task." Links to a chemistry dictionary and also other chemistry tools complete the offering of the website.
In the Classroom
Make a shortcut to this site on your desktop and use it as a reference tool. Include this site on your teacher web page for students and parents to access as a reference as well. For a quick intro to the periodic table and the variety of elements, look at the 50 question chemical scavenger hunt listed on a "sticky" in the forums.
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