Have your students create an infographic with information about an element. This activity will give your students the opportunity to look in detail at a particular element.
Let each student choose their own element, or alternatively, give every one of your students a different element to research. Students will include the atomic number, mass, any isotopes, the electron arrangement, and uses of their chosen element.
Students can search “atom” to find the smart atom diagram. Electrons are arranged in shells and fill the shells from the closest shell to the nucleus to the furthest away. Different shells can hold different amounts of electrons. The first shell only holds two electrons, the second and third shells hold eight electrons, and the fourth shell holds 18 electrons.
Students should then research some facts about their element and include details about some numerical properties of their element by including the melting point, boiling point, density, and number of isotopes, as well as uses and properties of the element.
This assignment is completely customizable. You can find additional infographic templates to add to the assignment if desired.
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Student Instructions
Create an infographic that demonstrates your knowledge of a particular element.