

Teacher Resources

March Middle School Activities

Sweet 16 Periodic Table Tournament
This activity combines the popularity of the March Madness basketball pool with an overview of the periodic table, including the concepts of atomic number, atomic mass, chemical symbols, and physical properties of elements. Students will have fun playing the “tournament” as they use the periodic table to find the “winning” element
Glowing Germ
Show students how easily germs can spread and emphasize the importance of good hygiene in the lab.
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