International language of elements



Abstract
The periodic table is used by all science related subjects. Although it looks like a product of modern science, it has a very long, rich and multicultural history. Every day in students' lives is influenced by topics related to the elements in the periodic table. Within this abundance of topics one finds several social scientific issues that are key to the 21st century such as: smartphone usage, plastic usage and recycling, pollution and pesticides. This lesson gives handholds for the introduction and investigation of elements in the periodic table with a multicultural perspective and their connection to smartphones.

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Lesson activities
Introduction: Information on the periodic table using the link in the box. It is important to activate prior knowledge by talking about (un)known elements up for investigation. Activities for students: Curriculum content
- Periodic table
- Natural resources
- Sustainability

Discipline
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Engineering


Target group
- Primary Education
- Lower Secondary Education
- Upper Secondary Education

Age range
11-15

Duration
50 min.

Documents


Credits
MT  
University of Malta and Claire Boerée (Utrecht University)
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