Periodic Table 
           
          The periodic table is the scientists’ greatest cheat sheet.  It tells a great deal of 
          information about the properties of each element, and how it will react with other 
          elements, all based on its location on the chart.  Understanding how to read the periodic 
          table will assist you in understanding how the world works. 
           
          The basic element classification system is metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.  You will 
          find metals on the left side of the periodic table, nonmetals on the right, and metalloids in 
          between the two.  Each group has its own distinct physical properties. 
           
          Given the blank periodic table, you will identify and list the physical properties of the 
          metals, nonmetals, and metalloids; and identify the solids, liquids, and gasses. 
           
          Steps: 
            1.  In black pen, draw a small balloon in the corner of boxes 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 
              36, 54, and 86.  These are gases in nature. 
            2.  In black pen, draw a small liquid drop in the corner of boxes 35 and 80.  These are 
              liquids in nature. 
            3.  The remaining boxes are solids.  You may choose to draw a small square in each 
              box, or leave them blank. 
            4.  Choose three colored pencils, one for each classification.  Make sure that you 
              choose colors that are light enough that you will be able to read the periodic table 
              after you color. 
            5.  Color the metalloids: 5, 14, 32, 33, 51, 52, 84, 85, 117, and 118.  *Note – It is 
              assumed 117 and 118 are metalloids, but because they have only been created in a 
              lab for seconds at a time, it is not conclusive.   
            6.  Color the nonmetals: 1, and all elements to the right of the metalloids. 
            7.  Color the metals:  all remaining elements. 
            8.  In the upper right hand corner, underneath your name, make a key to identify the 
              three classifications. 
            9.  Underneath the key, in black pen, list the characteristics of the three 
              classifications.  Make sure that your list is complete and thorough, as this will 
              serve as a resource for you all year.  You will want to make a rough draft before 
              you try to write it on your final copy.  You may decide to type.  You do not need 
              complete sentences, and may use a bullet point list. 
           
          Finding the characteristics of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids: 
          Books: 
          Science Voyages:  Physical Science – pg. 47–48, and pg. 157–158 
           
          Web Resources: 
          http://www.slideshare.net/sdonaton/properties-of-metals-non-metals-and-metalloids 
          http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/geology/metals.html 
          http://quizlet.com/2318314/properties-of-metalloids-metals-and-nonmetals-flash-cards/ 
           
          Handouts: 
          Unit 2:  Scientific Laws, Lesson 1:  Periodic Law (In class sets) 
          Properties of Metals and Nonmetals (In class activity) 
          The Periodic Table:  Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids (Homework worksheet)