The Periodic Table

Here is an updated and I hope improved model of the Periodic Table and made for more play value. The changes I have made are:

• Each Element is now 10x10 rather than the previous 12x12 so the overall model is smaller
• I have added a tile with a sticker in the corner of each element, which can show the Atomic Number and Atomic Weight
• I have included an example pack so that when the model is built you can begin exploring where the elements are used. The example pack includes:
• A minifig with a metal detector so that the user can explore the location of metals and non-metals on the table
• A Gold crown
• A Silver trophy
• A Titanium rocket nose cone
• A banana – which includes nutrients such as Potassium
• A Window – made from silica so a compound of Oxygen and Silicon
• An Icicle and a water bottle – to allow discussion of different forms
• A streetlight and car headlights which can allow discussion of different gases used in lights and how they cause the colour of the light to change
• A brass trumpet – to allow discussion of alloying of metals
• A pencil graphite and a diamond – to allow discussion of allotropes

Other examples could be included of different metal coins, Olympic medals, a battery, a thermometer, a balloon, etc. Such examples could also be part of the play to find them around the house or classroom.