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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore atomic structure including protons and electrons, in order to proceed with lessons on static electricity. 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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- 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students choose an element from the periodic table and create a brochure advertising the properties of their 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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- Higher Ed
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Students recall that atomic absorption spectroscopy is an important analytical technique based upon the absorption of radiation by free atoms. They remember that atoms of each element in the ground state have a specific electron configuration. 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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- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students work with a partner to determine the identity of an unknown element based on given descriptions. Groups use classroom textbooks, encyclopedias, and science internet sites to identify their unknown element then write a report as well as a PowerPoint presentation about their element. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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