Lesson+Plan

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 * ** Lesson Title: The Elements of the Periodic Table ** ||


 * ** Course: ** Science / Academic (SNC1D)
 * Unit: ** Chemistry ||  || ** Grade Level: ** 9
 * Time: ** 75 minutes ||

// By the end of this lesson, students will: // Use the internet to find information about a particular element Prepare a page of information about that element Share that element to the class ||
 * ** Learning Objectives **

- C3. demonstrate an understanding of the properties of common elements and compounds, and of the organization of elements in the periodic table. ||
 * ** Overall Curriculum Expectations: **
 * Big Idea: ** Elements and compounds have specific physical and chemical properties that determine their practical uses.

- C3.4 describe the characteristic physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds ||
 * ** Specific Curriculum Expectations: **

- internet - software for one pager: comic life, word, other of their choice. - potential links shared by teacher ||  || ** Differentiation/Inclusion Strategies: ** - Delivery of material, seatwork, and homework can be adapted and/or modified to meet the specific needs of students on an individual basis. ||
 * ** Resources/Materials Used: **

- Student’s page of information - Student’s presentation of information ||  || ** Vocabulary: ** - element symbol - reactivity - periodic table - chemical family - group - period - metals - non-metals ||
 * ** Opportunities for Assessment: **

Show videos about one or two of the elements http://www.periodicvideos.com/# ||
 * ** Motivational Hook (Time: ** __15 min.__**):**

A Bit of History: When phosphorus was ‘discovered’ in 1669, it was the 14th element to be identified. The others existed but had not been identified. In the 18th century a sure path to scientific fame was to identify an element. By 1800 there were 32, and 50 more were added in that century. The first person to report a new element named it, though these days the process is a bit more complicated than that. Many elements appear similar. Today’s activity will acquaint you with one element and you will create a powerpoint presentation or something equivalent to share what you have learned about your element with the rest of the class. These will be posted on the class wiki so that everybody can learn about the different elements. ||
 * ** Introduction (Time: ** __5 min.__**):**

Research on the element Create an electronic visual display about the element. This could be in powerpoint. ||
 * ** Body (Time: ** __40 min.__**):**

- post the pages/files to the class wiki ||
 * ** Concluding Activity (Time: ** __5 min.__**):**


 * ** Reflection: ** ||

This assignment may be done individually. Choose an element (check with us first) and display information creatively using the software package of your choice. The list below will help to guide you in what type of information you should include. a) The chemical name and the chemical formula b) The origin of the name of the element c) The date the element was discovered d) The name of the discoverer of the element e) A description of how the element was made f) The atomic mass and atomic number of the element g) The names, chemical formulas, and uses of three compounds of the element h) Physical properties of the element i) Chemical properties of the element j) Interesting properties and important and interesting uses of the element k) A picture or pictures of the element l) List the references for the information that you found, including any internet URL's
 * Instructions for students: **

http://www.periodicvideos.com/#
 * Possible web pages (to get you started): **

http://www.webelements.com/

https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/elements/index.html

http://www.chemicool.com/