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Transform periodic table learning into an exciting detective game! This “Element Detective” activity engages students in Grades 7-10 with 20 interactive element riddles that make chemistry fun and memorable.

This ready-to-use printable resource combines critical thinking with essential chemistry knowledge. Students become element detectives using clues about properties, uses, and symbols to identify each element and draw its chemical symbol. Perfect for introducing the periodic table, review sessions, or science centers!

What’s Included:

20 Element Riddles: Each element includes 5 clues covering properties, history, uses, and more

Symbol Drawing Activity: Reinforce learning by drawing each element’s chemical symbol

Print-Ready PDF: 11-page packet with clean layout, ideal for individual or group work

Differentiated Learning: Clues progress from general to specific to support all learners

Key Learning Objectives:

Periodic table organization and element properties

Chemical symbols and element identification

Real-world applications of elements

Critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills

Atomic structure and element classification

Ideal For:

Grades 7-10 Science & Chemistry Classes

Home school Middle School Curriculum

Science Centers & Group Activities

Test Prep & Periodic Table Review

Substitute Teacher Plans

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

Instant Engagement: Game-based format turns learning into a challenge

No Prep Needed: Print and use immediately

Standards-Aligned: Covers key chemistry curriculum standards

Flexible Use: Perfect for warm-ups, reviews, or full lessons

Visual & Kinesthetic: Combines reading, reasoning, and drawing

Make chemistry click for your students add this interactive element game to your classroom today!

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