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Representing the Atom: Bohr, Rutherford and Lewis Diagrams

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What's the best way to draw an atom? Well, that depends on what information you need to convey. Compare and contrast the atomic models of Bohr, Rutherford, and Lewis using a video from the JFR Science series. The resource shows the basis of the models, proper model construction, and future applications in a high school chemistry setting.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
the bohr model, lewis dot structures, ernest rutherford, atomic models, atoms, subatomic particles, protons, neutrons, electrons, valence electrons, the periodic table
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Give pupils time to draw the examples alongside the narrator
  • Have some hands-on modeling time with an engaging interactive
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be comfortable naming and placing protons, neutrons, and electrons to be successful atomic modelers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Practices good model creation techniques, such as standard placement of electrons in Bohr models, throughout the video
  • The resource combines visuals, text, and verbal cues to appeal to a range of learning styles
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.9-10.2