Periodic Table

You may work alone or in teams.

 

Research the arrangement of the periodic table, then use your creativity and ingenuity to create your own.

 

Here are your guidelines:

 

• Your periodic table must contain 4 periods and 8 families of a representative (short) periodic table. You do not have to include any “Transition elements.”

• The items in vertical columns (groups) must be similar in some manner and have some variation and gradual change as you move up or down the column. In other words, it should exhibit periodicity. Label each group by family name.

• You may get pictures from the internet, magazines, catalogs, use your own photos or actual objects. The numbers used must be searchable or actual data collected by you.

• You must have an abstract that explains your periodic table. It needs to explain the trends in your table. You must explain what each column or family in your table represents, what the trend or periodicity is as you move across a row (period). You need to explain how your trends compare to the trends in the actual periodic table. Make sure to include your name on the abstract. Please be sure to reference any sources used. These should be included in the abstract.

• A “Key” is required for the information given for each “element” on the periodic table by drawing a sample square with sample information, and then label whatcharacteristic each piece of information represents.

• Your table can be any size larger than 50cm X 50cm and smaller than 1m X 1m and all the items must be secured on the table. I need to be able to move it without it falling apart. I suggest using foam board or another stiff backing for your table. The table needs to be able to stand if leaned against the wall. Neatness counts!

 

 

Follow the PBL process to successfully complete this project