CHEMISTRY: WEEK 1

I really liked the clever periodic table done by John Pratt.  The artistic icons make it easy to learn and memorize the elements.  The periodic table game on the Funbrain website was also an engaging way to learn the abbreviations of the elements.  Both links used visual and interactive ways to engage their audience in the process of learning the periodic chart.  It makes the tedious action of memorization much more meaningful and enjoyable.

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