Formulas Poker

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In this adapted version of poker, learners practice writing chemical formulas by playing this chemistry card game. The game is played as 5-card draw and uses cards that contain an ion, a subscript, or is blank (FREE!). Learners try to make a chemical formula that uses as many of their cards as possible. Learners will keep track of their moves and scores on their own score sheet (a sample is provided).

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 47 ion cards
  • 1 blank or FREE card
  • 15 subscript cards
  • score sheets
  • pens or pencils

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Structure and Properties of Matter
      • Elements and Periodic Table

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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  • Free access with registration

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