Elements are everywhere: a crossword puzzle

• Autores: Susan G. Cady
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 89, Nº 4, 2012, págs. 524-525
• Idioma: inglés
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  • A crossword puzzle with 24 common elements as answers is presented. Clues describe familiar objects that are made with the element or common phrases that can be associated with the element. This puzzle may be used in the classroom as an activity to review element names, spelling, and to relate the composition of everyday objects to specific elements. Also the descriptions can be used without need for the grid. Thus visually impaired and blind students can participate and benefit from this exercise when the clues are read out loud. Extensions of this puzzle are to generate more clues describing additional elements, to use the clues to create elemental flash cards, and to use the clues as a basis for a visual periodic table display.