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- 5th - 8th
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Students discuss and investigate the structure and charges of atoms and explain the basic structure of the atom. They make an artistic version of an atom. Full Review »
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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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- 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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- 11th - 12th
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Students explain that the Standard Model of the atom includes particles beyond protons, neutrons, and electrons. They describe the nucleus as conglomeration of quarks that manifest themselves as protons and neutrons. 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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- 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the use of scientific models and how the models change over time. They look at the model of an atom and how it evolved. They make current models of atoms of different elements using modeling clay. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the fundamentals of matter to include states of properties, changes of and the structure of matter. They examine mixtures and compounds, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and the atomic nucleus. Students are introduced to the periodic table. Full Review »

