Periodic Table Dominoes

An A4 sheet with 21 Dominoes.

I use this activity as an introduction to the periodic table for groups of all abilities. It differentiates itself mostly by time. A Low ability group will take a full lesson. A High ability group will take about 15 to 20 minutes.

Students cut out each of the dominoes and match them up. Elements are mostly matched using data from the periodic table such as Atomic Number, Mass Number, Symbol, etc. Students will need a copy of the periodic table.

Starting with the first one (top left) the dominoes will form a rectangle around the edge of a piece of A3 paper if done correctly. This can then be turned into a poster as an extension activity.