![]() These elements make up all the materials around us. Over time, many different elements were discovered by scientists all over the world. Scientists especially, wanted some understanding of all the different substances that they were working with. Mankind has been studying and experimenting with materials to try to understand matter for thousands of years. At least 3000 years ago, ancient people were already using embalming fluids (chemicals) obtained from plants to preserve the bodies of dead people and animals! An ancient Egyptian mummy that has been embalmed to preserve it. Early man discovered how to process natural ores into metals for ornaments, weapons and tools. People have been interested in science from the earliest times. ![]() It briefly explains what an element is, introduces Dmitri Mendeleev and his arrangement of the Periodic Table and also explains some of the concepts discussed later on in the chapter. The video in the above link is an entertaining and simple way to introduce learners to the subject matter of this chapter about elements and the Periodic Table. Sorting and classifying, identifying properties, comparingĪccessing and recalling information, reading, observing, identifying propertiesĪctivity: The regions of the Periodic TableĪccessing and recalling information, sorting and classifying, comparingĪccessing and recalling information, communicating, group work, making a poster Sorting and classifying, observing, identifying elements and properties, comparingĪctivity: Blitz revision of the properties of metals and non-metals 7.Ĥ.1 Arrangement of elements on the Periodic Table (2 hours)Īctivity: Comparing Mendeleev's table with the modern version of the Periodic TableĪccessing and recalling information, comparing,Īccessing and recalling information, observing,Ĥ.2 Properties of metals, semi-metals and non-metals (4 hours)Īctivity: What do some of the elements look like? This is considered too complex for learners in Gr.
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