Understanding The Periodic Table: Video Worksheet | Grades 6–8

This activity is a FREE complement to our YouTube video on "How do You Read the Periodic Table?" covering reading & understanding the "Periodic Table".[Preview this free video here on YouTube] ⭐ What's Covered?:✅ What elements are and how they're defined by atomic number✅ How to read an element box: atomic number, symbol, name, atomic mass✅ Why the periodic table is organized by periods (rows) and groups (columns)✅ Key element groups: alkali metals, halogens, noble gases, and more✅ Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids and where they live on the table✅ Periodic trends: how properties change across periods and down groups✅ How Mendeleev predicted undiscovered elements using the table's patterns What will the students be doing?● Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record answers on.● Either individually or as a class watch the video● Then, they will use the video and their own knowledge to answer the questions.● Use questions to spark discussions and apply information beyond the page! What materials are needed?● Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned● An internet enabled device for research as needed. When should I use this resource in my class?✔ When reviewing or simply studying science in general✔ Perfect review resource or class activity✔ This makes for the perfect digital lab or group activity✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science! ➡ Please note: these videos do assume you've covered at least some basic terminology beforehand. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching. You are the teacher and know your students best. So, take the time to review vocabulary after this activity too to ensure student understanding. What if I have a Question?Email us directly at Support@Sciesmic.com © 2026 Sciesmic LLC. All Rights Reserved.