A Different Approach to the Periodic Table

Using playing cards that are easily accessible the activity described in the article uses a 5E model of instruction to demonstrate the arrangement of the atoms in the periodic table in an at... See More

Using playing cards that are easily accessible the activity described in the article uses a 5E model of instruction to demonstrate the arrangement of the atoms in the periodic table in an attempt to recreate what Mendeleev reasoned when putting together the elements. This activity is well documented and provides all aspects including background information. It looks to be a great activity for upper middle school to high school students.

Seeing Patterns

While the playing card model can seem a bit abstract, I very much like the idea of introducing students to the thought processes by which this important tool was developed. The activity is p... See More

While the playing card model can seem a bit abstract, I very much like the idea of introducing students to the thought processes by which this important tool was developed. The activity is presented using a classic 5E lesson plan format which has students discover for themselves the role of pattern or periodic nature of the periodic table.