Introducing Periodic Table To Kids

Wednesday 28 January 2015

This is Chemistry 101, and a lot of people have asked me if its possible to teach kids all about the basics of elements to kids. I didn’t believe that until I came across this kid-friendly Periodic Table via social media.

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If you look closely, this version of Periodic Table is waaaaay different from what we used to have in school!  This definitely is eye-catching (point of view of kids) and way more fun!

I changed the description of each element to save ink, and then I glue them at the back for a handy reference and for Mavi to read.

DSC_0776 As you can see, Mavi was so interested with it.  He wanted to work on them till night time! 

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So here are the things we discussed during the presentation:

  1. What are elements? What are compound elements?
  2. Identify the solid, liquid and gaseous elements in the Periodic Table.
  3. Identify the metal and non-metal (or organic).
  4. Identify the elements that can be found in your home.
  5. Name your favourite element, why? Draw it in the journal (yes Mavi keeps a journal!).

So here are the things at home that contains the elements in the Periodic Table. Most of them are not “pure” or they are in compound state.

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Here’s a closer look on Mavi’s work.  He had sooooo much fun finding these! He tasted and smell some of them!

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And, what more is that I presented that some of these elements (and minerals) are found and needed by the body! Such as this iron supplement of Mommy :D  So now, whenever he sees vitamins in the pharmacy, he’ll check the contents and identify the elements on it :D

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Such a fun way presenting this to kids, and to myself too! Enlightening!

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2 comments:

  1. I came across this as well a while back and it is amazing to see it in action!! Beautiful work :) It's on our print list for sure!!

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  2. Where can we get the cards? I have a set that was given at Christmas, but these are simpler.

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