Teach anions & cations by playing fun card games!
Understanding the properties of anions and cations is essential to understanding ionic bonding.
With this deck of cards students will learn about different representations of ions. This knowledge will help them understand electronic configuration and how to form ionic compounds.
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Perfect for use in class or for distance learning at home!
First, your students make the deck of cards.
Then they play traditional card games like snap to become familiar with different ions and how they can be represented. Higher level games like gin can be played with the deck to help students balance charges and make compounds.
Developed by science teacher Jon Hale.
Takes about 10-15 minutes!
Dimensions of cards: 7.5 x 5cm / 3in x 2in
Download includes: instructions, template and card game ideas.
All you need: paper, scissors, tape.
