The Enzyme Game

Purpose of the game:

To reinforce information learned about the function of enzymes (breaking down substances into their individual parts), to learn about 8 specific enzymes, to reinforce the fact that enzymes can only work at certain temperatures and pH levels, and (for students in America) to practice...

By ellenjChemistry, Human Body, Plantsactivity, biology, chemistry, craft, creative, enzyme, enzymes, game, games, high school, middle school, science

ATP “pop gun”

(target age group: 10-16) ATP "pop gun"

By joakmanChemistry, Human Body, Plants

Organic Molecules Card Game

Purpose of game:

To reinforce the concept of how atoms combine with carbon to make organic molecules, with special attention to how many bonds each type of atom can make (carbon can make four, hydrogen only one, etc.)

Target age group:

ages 9 and up (you could even...

By joakmanChemistry

Periodic Table pillowcase pattern

Purpose of activity:

Yet another way to "play" with the Periodic Table and become even more familiar with it!

Target age group:

any

Description of activity:

Use a pattern inside the pillowcase so you don't have to draw the boxes from scratch. You don't have to worry about getting your lines...

By joakmanChemistry

“Element Connections”

"Element Connections"

Purpose of game:

To review information about the Periodic Table and the elements. This is best done as a review game at the end of a unit, when you have already taught about atomic numbers and weights, family groups on the Table (alkali metals, transition metals, etc.), and...

By joakmanChemistry

“Quick Six”

Purpose of game:

To become familiar with the chemical elements (names, symbols, what they are used for)

Target age group:

Ages 8-14

Description:

There is one card for every element on the Periodic Table. The card gives basic information about the element, including what it is used for. Each player is dealt a hand of...

By joakmanChemistry

The Periodic Table Game

Purpose of the game:

To learn about the arrangement of the elements on the Periodic Table, and to review the idea of valence. As they play, the students will notice certain patterns, such as the fact that all the elements with similar valencies are in the same column.