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Periodic table of the elements
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Interactive periodic table
Discover the elements through videos, podcasts, data trends and uses
Scientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time
Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser
Writing formulas for ionic compounds | 14–16 years
Practise writing formulas for ionic compounds and revise common positive and negative ions, using this lesson plan with activities
Looking at groups 1, 7 and 0 on the periodic table
Turn 14–16 learners onto the key trends they need to understand for exam success with this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity
Will we run out of elements?
From helium to lithium and more, chemists are developing circular economies to preserve precious elements
Everything you need to teach atomic structure and periodicity at post-16
Top tips and teaching ideas to help your students get to grips with the periodic table and its trends
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Elements Top Trumps
Have fun with the elements and their properties: each of these 30 game cards represents one element, with data on its melting point, density, price, discovery date and atom size
Periodic table wallchart
Get two for the price of one with this double-sided periodic table poster. Choose from a bold, colour-coded version, emphasising readability and clarity, and a visual version with fascinating element artwork. Or alternate them to display both!
Determining relative atomic weights
Heat a known mass of two metals to produce their oxides and determine their relative atomic masses.
Revising the periodic table using a concept map | 14-16 years
Use a concept map to help your students revise the periodic table and explain how elements are arranged in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
IYPT activities: history of the periodic table
Enthuse students with the history and development of the periodic table by using this engaging and interactive classroom activity. It can be differentiated to varying abilities and adapted to different levels or specifications
IYPT activities: periodic table bingo
An exciting take on an important topic – periodic table bingo is a fun and engaging way to learn about the elements, their symbols and their uses. It can be differentiated to varying abilities and adapted to different levels or specifications
IYPT activities: build an atom simulator activity sheet
Visualise the abstract topic of atomic structure with an interactive simulation. The activity sheet gives a structured plan which can be used to focus independent exploration