Periodic Table of Aliens

Hey everyone!

Today, we started a “Periodic Table of Aliens” with our partners.

Basically, we arranged Aliens in an 8 x 5 chart by organizing the groups (columns) and periods (rows) with similar features.

Since there is only one way for the chart to work, you should have ended up with something like this:

(If you didn't, you probably want to fix that by tomorrow...)

Here's how it was done:

The Periods (rows)~

The periods were simply grouped together by the shape of their bodies: The first row is triangle, second row is circle, third row is rectangle, fourth row is oval, and the fifth row is upside down triangle)

And it would specifically be in that order because of the number of stripes/squiggly lines/cones/lines/etc. on their bodies: all the triangular-bodied aliens, which is the first row, had only one (let's say, cone) on their head.

The Groups (columns)~

Organizing the groups were pretty simple once you've figured out that there were similar features for each column.

1. Number of cones on their head

2. Number of sticks on their head

3. Start with short legs, then start getting longer

4. Number of stripes across their body

5. Number of stripes on top of their head. (Side Note: You should notice that one seems to be missing in the last row; the directions state that there are two missing from the whole chart, so it's okay)

6. Number of squiggles on their head

7. Number of rectangles on their head

8. Number of legs (starting with 2 legs and one is missing from this column too)

The aliens are specifically charted in this order by the number of fingers they're holding up. (If they were holding 1 finger, they'd be in the first column; 3 fingers, the third column, etc.)

After you get this chart done, there are other questions in the packet, so make sure to get that done. In addition to this Period Table of Aliens, you also have the Oleic Acid Lab due tomorrow and a WebAssign coming up on Oct. 8 (Friday).

And that's all for today!

The next scribe is.... Faith S.