G.E. SCIENCE CURRICULUM/ACTIVITIES FOR FALL 2007
 

SCIENCE IN A TRUNK

A collection of science equipment, ideas and experiences within three large trunks, acquired from the Charleston Educational Foundation Grant for 2007-2008 School Year
Authoring, Researching, Reporting and Other Work

A Learning On-Line/Project Arrow Activity by Howard Taylor
 
SCIENCE CURRICULUM FOR FALL SEMESTER --
My goal is to offer short experiences with questioning in each of the sciences so that all children will be aware of the fields of science.  Included will be reading and hands-on experiences. 
 
The Periodic Table:
QUESTIONS TO RESEARCH:
 
Go to:   http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_pertable.html

Follow the links to answer these questions:

  • Periodic Table - What is a group?  What is a period?
  • Families - How are elements grouped into families?
  • Metals - What % of elements do these make up?
  • Alkali metals - Who's in?  Who's out?  What are some properties of the alkali metals?
  • Lanthanide Series (part of the inner transition metals) - Under "Meet the Family", what is unique about the actinide series?
  • Halogens - How many electrons do halogens have in their valence energy levels?  What do halogens like to react with?
  • Inert gases (noble gases) - Why are they happy?

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