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Atomic Structure Worksheet WorksheetAtomic Structure Worksheet Worksheet
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Shelby County Schools
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7th - 12th
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Atomic Structure Worksheet

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Teaching young scientists about atoms is no small task, but this series of worksheets will make it a little easier. From creating and labeling Bohr models, to identifying information provided in the periodic table of elements, this resource is a great addition to any science teacher's curriculum.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

atoms, atomic structure, protons, neutrons, electrons, electric charge, atomic mass, atomic mass number, atomic numbers, atomic models, the bohr model

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign this worksheet as either an in-class or homework exercise during a lesson on the structure of atoms
  • Use this resource as a formative assessment during a introductory chemistry unit
  • Differentiate the worksheet by assigning students specific questions to answer

Pros

  • Worksheets thoroughly assess students' understanding of atomic structure
  • Questions are clearly written and easy to understand

Cons

  • An answer key is not provided, requiring the teacher to work through the problems themselves

Common Core

L.7.6 L.8.6 L.9-10.6 L.11-12.6 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.5 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.9

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