Hunting for the Answers

Hunting for the Answers

Hey hey hey everybody! I hope you’re having a terrific Tuesday thus far. Today’s activity was student driven and largely independent. Students were given these instructions on the board: A few students finished their benchmark exam, but for the most…

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Think-About-It-Thursday: Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt

Think-About-It-Thursday: Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt

Happy Thursday (aka “Friday Eve”) everyone, Today we completed a somewhat challenging scavenger hunt activity! Various cards were posted around the room with clues for questions and answers. The scavenger hunt worksheet can be found here: PTE Scavenger Hunt There…

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Writing Wednesday: Wanted Element Posters

Writing Wednesday: Wanted Element Posters

Happy Wednesday! We’ve made it through the middle of the week! Today students worked on a slightly modified writing assignment.They created “wanted” posters for elements of the periodic table! Students were allowed to select whichever element was of interest to…

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Text Tuesday: The Periodic Table and Elements

Text Tuesday: The Periodic Table and Elements

Hello hello! It is a terrific Tuesday here in Mrs. Barton’s science class! Today students are working on a Common Core text entitled “The Periodic Table and Elements”. They read the text with their partner(s) “collaboration style” and then answered…

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Magic Words Monday: Getting to Know the Periodic Table of Elements

Magic Words Monday: Getting to Know the …

Hello there! I hope everyone had a restful weekend and feels ready to tackle this week! Last week students were introduced to aspects of the Periodic Table of Elements (PTE) by looking at element squares. Students were able to determine…

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