Creator: Michael Dayah | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Looking for an Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements? Use this free tool as one of the most customizable and interactive ones to date. Choose various parameters at the top of the periodic table to customize your view. Easily see the trends in the periodic table by selecting the appropriate parameter and watch the elements change color in proportion to the value. Use the Time Machine to determine the elements discovered (and not discovered) at that time. Drag the slider above the nonmetals to view their states of matter. View realtime data of 16 properties with a simple hover of the mouse. The slider also views subsets of data for even more information! View the orbitals of each element as well as all available isotopes. Choose Latin translations to understand the origin of the symbol of that element as well as direct information from Wikipedia. Can’t find your element? Use the instant search on the site and the element will be highlighted. Read the About page for some common questions and answers as well as citing this resource and other user questions.
In the Classroom
Use this unbelievable resource for finding information about the elements. Consider using the site to first understand periodic trends. Allow groups of students time to look at the elements and play with the controls. Encourage them to question why the numbers change and what the terms represent. Knowing the elements is more powerful when they are studying the trends in the periodic table. Report group findings to the class to understand how the periodic table is arranged and what elements have in common with one another. Create a mindmap using a tool such as scribblar (<a href="/single.cfm?id=9616">reviewed here</a>) or a poster (using PicLits <a href="/single.cfm?id=9822">reviewed here</a>) of the trends of the periodic table for quick reference.
At Home
Looking for information about elements and the periodic table? Look no further. This resource has it all!