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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore atomic structure including protons and electrons, in order to proceed with lessons on static electricity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore webpages to research the nature of atoms, including electrons, protons, and neutrons. This lesson is the first of a four-part series on static electricity. They see that static electricity involves + and - charges. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students watch a video, then engage in a lesson designed to demonstrate the fundamental principles of the quantum mechanical atom. They draw a new picture of an atom on the backs of their Activity Sheets. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine common atoms, the periodic table, and atomic structure. They identify the structural features of an atom, read the periodic table of elements, and calculate the atomic weight of an atom, given its atomic number. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the history of atomic structure. They research and present a project on a scientist that was involved in developing atomic structure. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the similarities and differences between atoms and ions and construct a simple model to demonstrate the difference. They accurately complete a worksheet to demonstrate their grasp of the subject. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify the parts of an atom. They calculate atomic number, atomic mass and the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons. They also examine the difference between ions and isotopes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and define the vocabulary associated with atomic structure. Working in groups, they create a drawing of an atom and a molecule correctly labeling each part using their new vocabulary. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students recall that atomic absorption spectroscopy is an important analytical technique based upon the absorption of radiation by free atoms. They remember that atoms of each element in the ground state have a specific electron configuration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the way atoms function and how they combine to form molecules and various compounds. Using a software program, they create a diagram of an atom and write a summary about their functions. They complete a worksheet and answer discussion questions to end the lesson. Full Review »

