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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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- 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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- 9th
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Students study food mixtures and substances in order to identify atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds and recognize physical changes that take place in foods. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students draw the structure of an atom. They construct atomic models, list parts/locations of an atom, organize parts of the periodic table and write a descriptive report about an element. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the eight elements that make up the earth's crust. They conduct Internet research, develop a data table, develop a model of an atom, interpret information to identify the eight elements, and create a circle graph using data. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use a computer program to study elements and the periodic table. They follow the directions on the computer program, and answer the questions presented. The program is self scoring, and students may print a certificate that indicates the number of problems answered correctly. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore the chemical and physical properties of a variety of elements in a lab setting. They organize the data they collect onto a spreadsheet and then choose one element from the periodic table to research. They organize data on this element and present it to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students work in groups of 3-4 for this activity. They are given a sealed shoeboxes, which contains a few small items. By performing a variety of tests on the boxes, the students form hypotheses, and use deductive reasoning, on the size, shape, and identity of the objects in the box. This activitiy introduces students t the concept of atoms, and how they may have been discovered, despite their small size. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students simulate the half-life of an element that exhibits radioactive decay using a shoe box and coin model. They view a video about elements and compounds which includes information on the experiments of Marie Curie to relate the model activity and graphs they generate to the real world. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The lesson includes specific dialogue and steps for the teacher to use. Full Review »
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