Super Simple Periodic Table of Elements Worksheets Activities Special Education

These periodic table of elements worksheets and activities are part of a super simple chemistry curriculum for special education. They are based on state-extended learning standards.

What is Super Simple?

• Super simple indicates that it is intended for students working at a K-1 level and need maximum support.
• Problems are simplified.
• Pictures are used throughout.
• Intended for students in self-contained settings.
• Printable and digital activities for more practice.

This unit addresses:

• Finding elements on the periodic table **This is the main focus of this unit**
• How the periodic table is arranged
• Metals and nonmetals
• Atomic symbol and atomic number

Students have many opportunities to engage in repeated information on finding elements and reading the periodic table of elements. This repetition helps students connect to this important and often abstract information.

In addition, many of the activities and assessments include differentiated versions.

For a more advanced unit on the Periodic Table, still intended for special education settings, CLICK HERE

See the preview for a more detailed look at the contents.

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Super Simple Periodic Table Unit Includes:

⭐ This unit comes in two complete files: one in color and one in black and white.

In the zipped folder, you will find:

• 7 days of lesson plans
• Activities in color
• Activities in black and white
• Voice-recorded PowerPoint show
• Periodic Table book (PowerPoint) to use with activities
• Links and directions for digital activities

Periodic Table Activities PRINT & DIGITAL:

• Vocabulary board (no vocabulary cards in this unit)
• Group Activities
  • Large periodic table and element cards
  • Bingo cards

• Circle map (errorless only)
• Sorting metals and nonmetals
• Coloring in periods and groups
• Finding elements on the periodic table (This is the main focus of this unit)
• Assessment

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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated in these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. It is critical that students with significant disabilities get to experience material over several days to be able to fully assimilate what is being taught. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students be able to pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, if we can ask students good questions it will push them to think more deeply than before.