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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
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Students search to retrieve electronic information in researching the atomic structure in the cloud model, and construct a model of an atom. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students design a schematic model of an atom and identify the parts and their functions. They use Microsoft Word to organize and present information about the atoms. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete a short unit of lessons on atoms and elements. They analyze key vocabulary, conduct experiments, draw and label illustrations, utilize the periodic table, play games, and create models. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the structure of the atom and how that structure has changed throughout history. They compare/contrast four scientist's model of the atom: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr. Students describe the four forces of nature and their influence on the atom. 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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- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a lesson that focuses upon the concept of states of matter. They construct models of atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds in order to engage kinesthetic learners. At the beginning of the lesson students receive direct instruction about the definitions of key vocabulary. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »

