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Article: Our class periodic table.(TRIED AND TRUE)
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- Science Scope
- Article date:
- October 1, 2007
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This activity originated out of necessity. After introducing the topic of chemistry through a discussion on matter and atomic structure, I was poised to move on to a discussion about how atomic structure information can be obtained through the periodic table. In order to facilitate this discussion, I needed a large periodic table to use as a visual for my students. In an effort to conserve my budget, I was hesitant to purchase one of the large posters available through the science supply companies. As our discussion on periodic table trends loomed, I found myself with butcher paper and a ruler trying to create my own. After several ...