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Up and Atom

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"Up and Atom" is a mini-unit introducing middle-schoolers to the wonders of elements. Participants draw atom models, examine the periodic table, compare samples of metals to nonmetals, identify unknown elements, and more! The beginning of this unit is based on two videos that you probably do not have, but they are easily left out without detracting from the overall value. 

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model making, electron configuration, electrons, properties of elements, elements, subatomic particles, particles, atomic mass, atomic numbers, atoms, chemical changes, mixtures, periodicity, physical changes, the periodic table

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atomic mass, atomic number, compound, mixture, periodic table of elements, electron arrangement, model making, periodicity, properties of elements, subatomic particle, atom, chemical change, physical change, science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Technology
Scientific Equipment

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