Get ready for the chemistry of love in your science class with this Periodic Table Decoding Valentines Day Activity for Middle School Science! In this engaging activity, students will decode a letter from their secret admirer and use element symbols from the Periodic Table.

This is a fun and engaging way to help students revise the chemical symbols of the periodic table while tying into the Valentine's Day festivities.

Students will enjoy decoding the secret messages from their admirer.

E.g. Element names: Lithium, Oxygen, Vanadium, Einsteinium decoded into symbols: Li O V Es = LOVES

What does the Periodic Table Valentines Day Activity include:

• 1 page decoding letter
• 1 page teacher answer key

Who can do the Periodic Table Valentines Day Activity?

This valentine's day chemistry activity is simple enough for elementary school students to do, while also being challenging enough for middle and high school students to enjoy. To make it harder you could require older students to complete it trying to use their memory of the chemical symbols rather than having the periodic table in front of them.

Product Format:

• PDF Printable Version: Easily downloadable and printable for use in traditional classrooms.

Please note: This resource doesn't include a periodic table of elements - please use they type or version your students are used to.

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Happy Valentine's Day!