Lift the Flap Periodic Table
Lift-a-flap Series
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What’s inside...
Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements, all of which are listed in the Periodic Table. Lift the flaps in this informative book and discover which elements are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. An essential introduction to the building blocks of chemistry, with over 125 flaps.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What elements do you find most fascinating and why?
How do you think understanding the periodic table helps us in everyday life?
Can you think of any objects around us that might contain some of these elements?
Why do you think scientists organized the elements in this particular way in the table?
If you could create a new element, what properties would you like it to have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before opening the book, ask your child what they already know about the periodic table to gauge their prior knowledge and build on it.
While exploring the book, connect the elements to real-life examples that your child interacts with, like explaining how silicon is used in electronic devices or oxygen in breathing.
Encourage your child to ask questions about each element and its uses, fostering a curiosity-driven conversation.
Use the lift-the-flap feature as a fun guessing game to guess the element or its characteristics before lifting the flap.
After reading, summarize what you’ve learned together and discuss how this new knowledge could be applied in different settings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Through flaps within the book, children are encouraged to explore and discover information about each element, fostering a sense of curiosity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this curiosity to real-world exploration by asking questions and seeking out answers about the world around them, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of nature and science.
Example Lesson: Foundational Knowledge in Chemistry
Explanation: This book introduces basic concepts of the periodic table and the elements, providing clear and simple explanations.
Real-World Application: With this foundational knowledge, children will have a better understanding in science classes at school, making learning more accessible and engaging.
Example Lesson: Memory Improvement
Explanation: The interactive nature of lifting flaps to reveal information helps improve memory retention by making learning a more active experience.
Real-World Application: Improved memory skills will benefit children in all areas of study and daily life tasks, enhancing their ability to retain and recall information.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Learning about each element in the periodic table requires patience, as it cannot be rushed and needs careful attention.
Real-World Application: These skills are essential in all areas of life, helping children approach tasks and challenges with persistence and resilience.