Science 8

Third Quarter – Module 4

Periodic Table of Elements

SIMPLIFIED MELC-BASED BUDGET OF LESSON

January 31 – February 04, 2022

Performance Standard:
1. Determine the uses and effects of highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive
nonmetals and nonreactive gases.

MELCs:
1. Use the periodic table to predict the chemical behavior of an element (S8MT-IIIi-j-12)

Duration: 5 hours

Value Focus: Conversatio

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 – 4 Day 5

- How do you NO CLASS - How will you describe the - What is the importance of
arrange/ organize (Chinese modern periodic table? classifying the elements?
your things? Lunar New
Year) - How is the modern periodic - Is there a pattern in the
- How did the periodic table of elements
early scientists table organized?
where these classifications
begin to organize can be identified?
the known - How are elements grouped?
elements? - How are elements classified? - How are solids, liquids
and gas designated in the
-What do differences in the periodic table?
-Who are the reactivity of element tell you
proponents in the about their diversity in nature?
development of - What is the state of
matter of the majority of
periodic table of - Which classification of elements the elements in the periodic
elements? appears to have more uses than table?
the others? Explain.
-What are their -How many elements are
contributions ? - How will you relate the nature liquids? How many
of each element to its use? elements are gases? How
about the solids?

Activity Activity Activity

Warm-up Enumerate elements based on its Answer the guide questions
Questions in Let’s classification. Determine its uses on Let’s do this!
get started by doing the activity entitled
“Elements Everywhere!”

INTRODUCTION

The curiosity of numerous scientists regarding the nature of atoms paved the way for the
development of the periodic table of elements. Its development became a milestone in the history of
chemistry. It has become an essential part of the language of chemistry. The periodic table serves as
a guide in determining the similarities and differences among elements. It brought order and system
to the presentation of the identity of the atom that comprises each element.
In this module, you will find out how the periodic table became an organizing tool for
determining the chemical properties of elements.
Word Detect!
Open your book on page 246, find five key terms hidden in the puzzle. Then, define each term based
on your own understanding.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERIODIC TABLE

By the end of the 1700’s, the earliest known elements were classified into two groups – the metals
and nonmetals. However, this kind of classification did not include gaseous and liquid substances.
Even the solids grouped together varied in color and density. To further understand the History and
Development of the Periodic Table of Elements, general properties of elements, read pages 247-250 of
your science textbook.

Activity
Worksheet Title: Elements Everywhere!
Procedure:
1. In the table (please refer to the answer sheet), identify 3 elements from each of the following
classifications; highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive non-metals, and the
nonreactive gases.
2. Write the symbol for each element that you identified.
3. Identify the uses or effects of the elements that you have given.

Guide Questions:
In answering these guide questions, kindly refer to the activity “Elements Everywhere!”
1. Which classification of elements appears to have more uses than the others? Explain.
2. How will you relate the nature of each element to its use?
3. What is the importance of classifying the elements this way?
4. Is there a pattern in the periodic table of elements where these classifications can be identified?
5. What do differences in the reactivity of element tell you about their diversity in nature?

A. Summary of the Lesson

 Early attempts to classify elements in the periodic table were done by Dobereiner,
Newlands, Mendeleev and Meyer.
 Elements can be classified into highly reactive metals, less reactive metals, highly reactive
non-metals and non-reactive gases.

B. Reflection
The Development of the Periodic Table of Elements shows that there is no constant thing in this world. Things
tend to develop as scientists discovered new things because of technology.

How do innovation and creativity play an important role in the development of our country or for better
changes?

REFERENCES

Nariz, Marjorie A., Papa, Eduard Christian R., Urbiztondo, Niña L. (2021), Science for Innovative Minds 8,
Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City, Philippines, DIWA Learning Systems Inc

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Disclaimer: The school and the teachers do not claim any rights or ownership of the information found in the
learning packet or modules. It is a compilation from different resources which is listed in the reference section.
This is solely for educational purposes only.
 Science 8
Third Quarter – Module 4
Periodic Table of Elements
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ANSWER SHEET
Activity
Worksheet Title: Elements Everywhere!
Objective(s):

Uses or Effects
Classification Element Symbol
Human Body Technology Environment
1.

Highly reactive
metals

2.

Less reactive
metals

3.

Highly reactive
non-metals

4.

Nonreactive
gases

Answers to Guide Questions:

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