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- 9th - 12th
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Students construct a model of the atom for any element. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, in small groups, use media and written script to learn and teach each other about major contributions to the development of the Atomic Theory. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore the scientific, technological, and political factors related to the building of the atomic bomb. They analyze President Harry Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs and the consequences of the decision. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the structure of atoms. Students read information about the Rutherford model, the Bohr model, and the Quantum Mechanical model examining each for its scientific validity. They watch a PowerPoint presentation of alpha particles interacting with a gold foil in a cloud chamber. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine consequences of using atomic bomb in light of resulting peace, distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view, and assume role of reporter, critic, cabinet member, or observer to write letter, article, or report evaluating usage of atomic bomb. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to research the history of the splitting of the atom. They use that research to prepare a presentation on an aspect of that topic. A map is generated to record findings and results. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students explore atomic structure. They observe a video on atomic structure and complete a Venn diagram on the parts of the atom. Students create their own graphic organizer on the parts of the atom using Inspiration software. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore events leading to the ending of World War II, research options, pressures and concerns that were available to President Truman. They compose diary entries expressing reactions to the dropping of the atomic bomb, and read personal accounts of bomb survivors. Activities such as creating writing a skit, watching a video, and creating a picture dictionary are also available for this lesson. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students describe the size of an atom and distinguish between the subatomic particles. They answer two multiple choice questions about atoms. Students are asked to draw a model of an atom and draw a dot on their paper the size of an atom. They continue exploring the periodic table. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore the development of atomic theory. They organize the different atomic models chronologically. Students identify unknown elements using the periodic table and an elements number of protons. Students draw an atom. Full Review »
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