The New Periodic Table Song

• This video is a song listing the period table of elements in order, with an image for each one depicting something important about that element, such as where its found or who discovered it.
• The song highlights special groups of elements like noble gases, halogens, and alkali metals and describes how the table is organized by the number of shells and electrons.

Positives

• The song is upbeat and catchy, which will help students remember the elements.
• Music students will recognize the Orphée aux enfers by Jacques Offenbach used in the resource.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• The lyrics are available in the video notes on the YouTube site.
• The resource includes links to two other element songs, as well as links to a related CD/DVD set and book.

Differentiation

• This video would make a great introduction to the periodic table for chemistry classes.
• Teachers should consider playing the video with closed captions and at a slower speed because it is very fast and can be difficult to follow at regular speed.
• This video can connect to climate change by discussing some of the elements that play a key role in the greenhouse effect.
• Have students use the same piece of music to write their own lyrics about a topic of study.
• Performing arts students could use this song as a parody performance piece.
  

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