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- 8th
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Students determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons for a given element by using the periodic table. They construct and draw models and diagrams of atoms. They distinguish between elements and compounds. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students utilize their knowledge of basic physical science concepts to create movement patterns that simulate the movement of atoms and molecules. They formulate and answer questions about how movement choices communicate abstract ideas in dance. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students act out the role of atoms by dressing up as the atoms of designated elements. They explain the difference between an atom and an ion and explain the role of valence electrons. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the structure of an atom. They explain how today's model of an atom was developed. Students focus on how the periodic table is organized and identify characteristics, properties, and uses of the fifty most common elements. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research different models of the atom. They create a Powerpoint presentation for the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students apply the processes of scientific inquiry to investigate atomic and nuclear structures of matter. They examine historical atomic theories and they use data from the scattering experiment to analyze and determine if the experiment supports or refutes the prevailing theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students construct a visual representation of scientific concepts. They create visual representations of the atom whic is accompanied by a presentation and a written explanation of the representation and concept. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students create a drama presentation in order to illustrate the comparison of sizes between a galaxy and an atom. They use an outline to help prepare the dialogue. Then students act out the play to illustrate the main differences. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students practice drawing the atomic structure of several different elements. They complete critical thinking questions about atomic structure and compare the atomic mass units for different ions and isotopes of an element. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss how scientific ideas are developed and how the structure of the atom and quantum mechanics came about. Working in groups, they research scientists that contributed to the structure of the atom and quantum mechanics and develop a time line as a class. Full Review »
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