Puzzles are great when used to reinforce content! Puzzles result in an application of learning which helps cement learning. After your atomic structure lessons have student use the puzzle as a reinforcement tool.
Puzzles can also be used as a unit review, or a review prior to end of course testing (state or final exam), used as a class activity—see who finishes first, or even sent home as an individual review, and puzzles can be used as a station during a lab/class activity.
Learning targets reinforced with this puzzle:
-Use the periodic table to determine the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in different atoms. (Using the first 20 elements) -- no ions or isotopes included
-Determine the number of protons using the atomic number of an element
-Determine the number of protons and neutrons using the mass number of an element
Included in This Product:
~21 domino cards per set—9 color sets & 1 BW set (210 cards)
~Key—solution to the puzzle
~Pictures of Student examples
~Teacher tips & strategies for using the puzzle with your lesson plans
This lesson is appropriate for grades 7-9 chemistry or physical science.
Just Print and Go! Everything is ready for immediate use in your classroom. This will be a resource you will want to use year after year!
Chemistry Corner
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