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The mini-project allows students to demonstrate their understanding of atomic structure and ability to use information on the Periodic Table to construct atomic models of elements. This can be used as a performance based assessment or as part of the learning process to reinforce what is currently being taught. This is a great alternative assessment in that students must apply what they have learned about atomic structure and the information on the Periodic Table. Students level of understanding

Sick of the plain old research paper or poster? This project incorporates a hands-on and digital approach to researching and presenting information on an element of The Periodic Table. Students year after year choose this as one of their favorite projects. It allows students many choices and fosters their creativity. The well-structured project outline guides each student through the research process. In the end, the student is an expert on their element, its history, and its uses today. Pres

Great cross-curricular mini-project blending scientific fact with poetic techniques. Students learn information about an element on the Periodic Table and create an original poem incorporating fact and poetic devices. Students demonstrate a deeper understanding of the facts they have researched as well as their proficiency in using literary devices. Excellent project for National Poetry month! Students really enjoy creating the backing for their poem as well!

This is a "punny" way to get students to get familiar with the Periodic Table. It can be used in class working with a partner or team as a game or competition. It can simply be used as a homework assignment. Not only do students really explore the Periodic Table,but they must think outside the box about the element names to correctly identify the elements that the clues are alluding to.

This is a fun activity for students to use clues and try to figure out what type of candy it is.