The New Periodic Table Song In Order (To Make You And Your Students Crazy)
by TeachThought Staff
There once was periodic table song whose frenzied pace and extraordinary organization made it seemingly irreplaceable–a classic among classics. There was no need for another.
But in an answer to a question no one asked, the good folks at asapSCIENCE have gone back to the well and produced another stunner sure to take up space on the smartphones of all the cool kids, banging rhythmically out of Beats headphones all over school.
This version has the elements in order, and even includes interjections that clarify how the periodic table itself is organized. Here is the version with lyrics, and here is a version that has been slowed down.
If you’ve used any version of the song, let us know how in the comments. Sharing is caring.
Lyrics (courtesy of Genius):
The Periodic Table Song
The Periodic Table Song — AsapSCIENCE (YouTube)
Use the video as a quick primer, then move students into applications—building mnemonic maps, locating families on the table, and explaining why groups share properties.
Classroom Use
Warm-up: Play the chorus once; have students identify alkali, alkaline earth, halogens, and noble gases on a classroom periodic table.
Label & explain: In pairs, students label one group and list two properties with everyday examples (e.g., neon signs, sodium in table salt).
Misconception check: Ask “What does period mean here?” and “Why do properties repeat across periods?”
Exit ticket: Name one element, its group, and a common use.
Short Excerpt
“Hydrogen and Helium, then Lithium, Beryllium, Boron.”
Excerpt shown under fair use for commentary/teaching. For full lyrics, refer to the publisher’s official source.
