Periodic Play

Plaly games and have fun learing about the Periodic Table! In this interactive kit, students dive into the periodic table, discovering element groups, patterns, and properties. Activities include building element models, sorting elements by characteristics, and learning about atomic structure through games and visual aids.

Includes element cards, model-building supplies, sorting mats, and all materials for 24 students working in pairs, plus printed instructions and engaging video lessons to guide learners through the periodic table’s organization and significance.

Time Commitment:
Two 45-minute class periods or one 1.5-hour session

Suggested Grades:
Grades 5–8

TEKS Alignment:

• 5.5(B): Understand the structure and properties of matter

• 6.5(C): Identify patterns in the periodic table

• 7.5(B): Explore atomic structure and properties of elements

• 8.5(A): Use the periodic table to predict element properties