The Periodic Table of the Elephants

Marisa Burgener Connors
Broomfield, CO 80020
J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (10), p 1149
DOI: 10.1021/ed086p1149
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2009

Abstract

The periodic table is a classification system for all of the elements—it can also be a source of inspiration for creativity in the classroom and outreach to the public. This article describes one instance in which high school students researched and designed a periodic table featuring elephants and this periodic table was used to festoon an elephant statue now permanently on display in front of the ACS building in Washington, DC.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

National Chemistry Week

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Descriptive Chemistry
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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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