The Elements by Ellen McHenry
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
<em>The Elements</em> is a hands-on, easy-to-understand chemistry curriculum for curious kids in grades 3+. With over 70 pages of engaging text, games, and activities, it makes learning chemistry fun and approachable—no science background needed!<br><br>Target grades 3+ | Worldview Neutral | <strong>This is a digital resource.</strong><br><br><h3>What Students Will Learn:</h3><br><ul><li>What elements are</li><li>Parts of an atom</li><li>History of the Periodic Table</li><li>Chemical formulas and bonding</li><li>Element families: metals, non-metals, noble gases, and more</li></ul><br><br><h3>What’s Inside:</h3><br><ul><li>Clear explanations and humor</li><li>Creative games like Symbol Jar, Elements Fishing, Quick Six, and more</li><li>Songs, skits, and rhymes</li><li>Hands-on experiments and crafts: atom models, trading cards, pillowcases</li><li>Links to safe online demos and games</li></ul><br><br>Complete in 6–9 weeks or go at your own pace. Minimal prep for parents—just pick your activities and dive in!<br><br><strong>High School Use:</strong> Not a <em>full</em> high school course, but great for review or a gentle intro to chemistry. Ideal for hands-on learners or those anxious about the subject.<br><br><em>The Elements</em> by Ellen McHenry is more than a textbook—it’s chemistry through stories, songs, games, and exploration. Science has never been this fun!
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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