Lift-the-Flap Periodic Table
Usborne Flap Books 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
4-9
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What elements are you curious about and why?
How do you think we use these elements in our everyday life?
Can you spot any elements on the periodic table that you've heard about in school or seen at home?
Which element has the most interesting facts or uses, according to you?
How do you think scientists discovered all these elements?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they already know about the periodic table to gauge their prior knowledge and build on it.
Encourage your child to pick an element and research more about it together, sharing interesting facts or discoveries.
Use household items to connect elements with real world usage, like pointing out aluminum in foil or oxygen in water.
After reading, suggest your child to draw their favorite element and its uses, fostering both creativity and learning.
Praise your child's curiosity and discoveries, emphasizing that every question they ask is a great way to learn more.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Introduction to Chemistry
Explanation: The book uses interactive flaps to reveal facts about elements, making the learning process engaging and dynamic.
Real-World Application: Children can apply their understanding of basic chemistry to everyday observations, such as understanding what water is made of, or why salt dissolves in water.
Example Lesson: Scientific Curiosity
Explanation: By exploring the periodic table in a playful way, the book encourages kids to ask questions and delve deeper into how the world works at a molecular level.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can lead to a habit of questioning and exploring other subjects, increasing overall academic interest and knowledge acquisition.
Example Lesson: Memory Skills
Explanation: Remembering different elements and their properties from the periodic table can enhance a child’s memory capacity.
Real-World Application: Improved memory skills can help children perform better in all academic subjects and help them in learning new skills and languages.
Example Lesson: Categorization
Explanation: The book teaches children how elements are grouped in the periodic table, which instills an understanding of categorization.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in organizing their own work, such as sorting their school supplies or organizing their tasks for homework.