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These are photos of the process of turning 2D into 3D by the assembly of the Alexander Arangement, which is approximately the same process for the Display Version as it is for the two interactive (which means you fill in the element data as well as put it together) versions.
Coloring and entering data Removing from the background Saving the filler
Coloring and entering data
While learning about the element groups, use markers to color each of the areas (not too dark). Then, while studying the elements themselves, with a sharper black marker, add the element symbols, atomic weights, and names as you learn about them.

Removing from the background
When all entries are complete, you have built a foundation for the study of chemistry. It could take some time. Now take the sheet apart carefully at the die cut scoring.


Saving the filler
Make sure you save the top part where the three drawings of the completed AAE are - this will act as a structural filler later.
Use these drawings to see what the AAE should look like when complete, and see the reverse side of this sheet to see the steps of the process.
Getting the tabs Putting in the curve Integrating the Rare Earths
Getting the tabs
Since we don't need the instructions any more, we remove the small tabs from that area after the rest is separated.

Putting in the curve
Making the parts take on a curve is easily done by rolling them into a tube and holding them that way with a rubber band or something for a while. 		Integrating the Rare Earths
Start assembling by attaching the Rare Earths to the f-block - it is a little tricky. Make the connections very secure - tape or glue - so they don't come apart later.
Connecting the s-block to the d-block Using the tabs Connecting periods 2 & 3 to 3 & 4
Connecting the s-block to the d-block
Position the reactive metals to join the transition metals segment.


Using the tabs
Here is where the tabs (see step #4) come in handy, to hold parts together to make connection to other segments easier.

Connecting periods 2 & 3 to 3 & 4
Now the end of the second and third periods join the start of the following periods. Again, make the connections secure - tape or glue - so they don't come apart later.
The Hydrogen crown Preparing the filler Adding the filler
The Hydrogen crown
The Hydrogen Crown wraps around to the start of the second period, inserts and fastens.

Preparing the filler
Now that the illustrations have served their purpose remove the part with three round segments to make a filler that will help the s & d-block segment assume a rounder shape.		 Adding the filler
After folding the filler into an accordion, one tab goes out through a slot part way up the s- & d-block tube and the other through one closer to the bottom, insert and fasten.
The final product

The final product
And now we have a fine reference tool, keepsake, and conversation piece - the Alexander Arrangement of the Elements!
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