Making an Element Superhero!
Today we played a fun game to identify common elements from the periodic table! Scientists use their knowledge of element properties and characteristics to use elements in creative ways!
To further explore this, each student has chosen one element from the periodic table. They will research it a bit, using videos from TED Ed Periodic Table or other resources online.
Then, turn the element into a superhero or villain!! You need to think about your element as a person. What would it do with its superpowers based on the element’s characteristics? Here are the questions you should try to answer as you research:
- Will your element be a superhero or a villain? (or both?)
- What is your character’s name? (doesn’t need to be the element, but should probably have part of it in the name)
- What is the symbol for your element?
- What are eight characteristics and properties of your element?
- How is the element used?
- What powers does your character have? How did he/she get those powers?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of his/her powers based on the properties of the element?
- What does the character look like? (doesn’t have to take a human form, but it can)
- How old is he/she?
- Where does your hero live? Do they have a hideout?
- Do they have an arch nemesis?
- What additional elements could combine with your hero to make them more powerful?
Find out information and the next step will be to design an actual superhero! I look forward to creating our own table of superhero and villain elements!
Have a good night,
Ms. D