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This Exploration of a Problem: Making Sense of the Elements lesson plan also includes:
When given too much data to simply memorize, it helps to sort it into manageable groups. The second instructional activity in the six-part series of Cosmic Chemistry challenges groups of pupils to take a large amount of data and figure out how to best sort it. They take notes on their ideas, their successes, their failures, and general problem-solving strategies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Remind pupils to only use the information given on the cards to determine their answers
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on knowledge from the prior lesson in the unit
- Take down any posters or other displays of the periodic table and don't let students use a computer, textbooks, or other outside sources
Pros
- Hands-on activity appeals to many learning styles
- Provides an excellent set of resources on scientists, data, and the periodic table
Cons
- None