
This is such a fun twist on the usual element research project. Turn elements into superheroes (or villains) Here’s another fun game to help familiarize kids with where various elements are found on the table. You can use poster board, or add a 3-D element by creating the tiles on pizza boxes instead. This classic research project comes together in a giant periodic table display. They’ll be surprised at how easy it is to find so many of them.

Send students on a search for real-life examples of the various elements. Find the elements to win the gameįamiliarize yourself with where each element is located on the table, along with their abbreviations, with this simple (and free) point-and-click computer game. Gain a deeper understanding of the construction of each element by making models with pom poms, beads, and pipe cleaners. These free printable cards are terrific for reviewing the elements, especially if you’re working on memorizing some or all of them. Learn more: Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers 6.

Love a good recycled craft project? This is the activity you’re looking for! Save up egg cartons and use them to build a periodic table model.

Though kids don’t necessarily need to memorize the periodic table, songs like this one can help if they want to try! We love this new up-to-date take, but the old Tom Lehrer classic from 1959 is lots of fun too.
