Fresh Look At The Periodic Table

In your group, DEFINE and DISCOVER:
Restate the problem you are trying to solve in your own words.
Develop some questions to research before you start to brainstorm.

 Restate/Define: Create a new periodic table of elements,                         Represent the table in a different way that will be more efficient.

• What will changing the periodic table do to history and scientists?
• Was the periodic table designed in a specific way for a reason?
• Did Dimitri Mendeleev chose this shape for a specific reason?

2. In your group, DREAM:
How could you arrange it differently based on its chemical and physical properties?

Our question; What can we do to make the periodic table more efficient?

Our idea is a spiral We think getting rid of empty spaces in the table will result in essayer access. Efficiency is very important to us and what we want the periodic table to do and look like for example, we are changing the shape. The shape in general is not very efficient, we would like to change the colors so they are easier to remember. Colors –  Red for the metals, Blue for the non metals, and Purple/Magenta for the metalloids.

3. With your partner, DESIGN:
What is your plan? We what to make the element into a spiral , witch will grow by atomic number.

Make it happen, Create your new Periodic Table;  The spiral will expand by the atomic number making it easier to find the element you’re looking for. We will colour the element according to their type; Red for the metals – ‘W’ is a metal, Blue for the non metals – ‘P’ is a non metal, and Purple/Magenta for the metalloids – ‘B’ is a metalloid.

4. Individually, DELIVER:

Write an explanation of your Periodic Table:

Our table is a spiral that grows by the elements atomic number, it’s colour coated so the elements are easier to find. We chose a spiral because there is no empty spaces and all the elements are in the same spot, in our experience it’s easier to memorize the table this way.

5. Individually, DEBRIEF:
How could you have improved your plan? Add this debrief under the explanation of your
new Periodic Table; Our group was not super prepared we had to restart and our plan was  not super strong. Personally i didn’t like the design of the project but i think it turned out well and its more efficient in general.