Classroom Resources: Atomic Structure
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Periodic Table, Atoms, Model of the Atom, Valence Electrons | High School
Simulation: Periodic Trends: Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this simulation, students can investigate the periodic trends of atomic radius, ionization energy, and ionic radius. By choosing elements from the periodic table, atoms can be selected for a side by side comparison and analysis. Students can also attempt to ionize an atom by removing its valence electrons. Quantitative data is available for each periodic trend, and can be further examined in a graph.
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Atoms, Model of the Atom, Atomic Theory | High School
Lesson Plan: Modeling Energy in Chemistry: Energy and the Electron Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
This activity is designed for students to build a scientific argument about the relationship between energy and spectral lines by exploring how light interacts with atoms. In the process, students will examine proposed models of the hydrogen atom and use collected data to analyze the proposed models. They will then select one of the models and write a scientific argument to support their choice. Students will then review additional data to support and/or refute their selection. Based on their analysis, students will revise their selected model and construct a new argument to support their revisions.
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Electrostatic Forces, Emission Spectrum | High School
Lesson Plan: Introduction to PES Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson students will learn how to interpret simple photoelectron spectroscopy spectra by incorporating their knowledge of electron configurations, periodic trends, and Coulomb’s law.
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Electrostatic Forces | High School
Lesson Plan: Coulomb's Law Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson students explore qualitative applications of Coulomb’s law within atoms and between ions and solvents.
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Periodic Table, Model of the Atom | High School
Animation: Atomic & Ionic Radii Animation Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
This animation explores patterns in atomic and ionic radii. Students will look at the different sizes of atoms in the third period and the atoms in the sixth group to see trends across periods and down groups. They will also look at an atom and its corresponding cation as well as an atom and its corresponding anion.
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Periodic Table, Atoms, Model of the Atom | High School
Activity: Periodic Trends I: Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this simulation, students will investigate several periodic trends, including atomic radius, ionization energy and ionic radius. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine atomic data as well as visually compare and interact with select elements from the periodic table.
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Periodic Table, Atoms, Model of the Atom | High School
Simulation: Periodic Trends II: Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
The May 2016 simulation is a follow-up to the March 2016 simulation. Students will focus their investigation on the electron affinity of an atom. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine the formation of an anion as well as compare the atomic radius of a neutral atom to the ionic radius of its anion.
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Electron Configuration | High School
Activity: E-config Battleship Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
Download this activity in which students review electron configurations by using the periodic table like a Battleship board.
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Atomic Theory | High School
Simulation: Exciting Electrons Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this simulation, students will explore what happens when electrons within a generic atom are excited from their ground state. This is a qualitative investigation, not meant to mimic any particular atom.
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Atomic Theory | High School
Activity: Scientist Infographic Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will design and publish an infographic focused on a well-known scientist and their contribution to the development of the atomic model.
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Valence Electrons | High School
Activity: Box Valence Electrons Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will create a mini periodic table of elements using Lewis dot diagrams to represent each element up to calcium.
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Isotopes | High School
Lab: Isotopes Make Cents Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students use a sample of pennies to mimic how average atomic mass is calculated.
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Model of the Atom | High School
Lab: Sweet Model of the Atom Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will use different candies to represent electrons, protons, and neutrons to gain a better understanding of atoms, ions, and isotopes.
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Quantum Numbers | High School
Lesson Plan: Quantum Numbers Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson plan, students complete a worksheet answering questions regarding quantum numbers
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Electrostatic Forces | High School
Lab: Electromagnetic Forces in the Atom Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will better understand that opposite charges attract each other, and like charges repel.
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Atomic Spectra | High School
Lab: Flame Test: Going Further Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate the colors produced when several mixtures of metallic ions are placed in a flame.
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Atomic Theory | High School
Activity: Teacher Guide.pdf Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
Teacher Guide.pdf Grade Level: High School Topic: Atomic Structure Subtopic: Atomic Theory
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Atomic Theory | High School
Activity: Student Activity.pdf Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
Student Activity.pdf Grade Level: High School Topic: Atomic Structure Subtopic: Atomic Theory
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Atomic Theory | High School
Activity: Teacher Guide.doc Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
Teacher Guide.doc Grade Level: High School Topic: Atomic Structure Subtopic: Atomic Theory
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Atomic Theory | High School
Simulation: Building an Atom Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this simulation, students manipulate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an element and determine how these effect the mass number, atomic number, and other properties of an atom.
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Atomic Theory | High School
Activity: Student Activity.doc Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
Student Activity.doc Grade Level: High School Topic: Atomic Structure Subtopic: Atomic Theory
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Model of the Atom | Middle School
Project: Augmented Reality and the Atomic Model Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this project, students will first work with a partner to select a common element from the periodic table to research. They will create a video using iPods to present their research and they will access the Aurasma app on iPods to upload their video. Students will create a trigger image using a picture of the element from the periodic table. Secondly, the students will use the Aurasma App to scan a different element’s trigger image and will use information from another group’s video to construct a model that replicates the atomic structure for the selected element.
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Atomic Spectra | Middle School
Lab: Build a Spectroscope Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lab, the students will make and use a spectroscope to identify the spectra within various types of light bulbs. The students will then develop an improved design for the spectroscope.
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Atomic Spectra | Middle School
Lab: Spectral Detective Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use a spectroscope to view the atomic spectra of various unknown elements. Using their collected data in combination with known atomic spectra, they will identify the chemical elements.
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Atoms | Middle School
Activity: Atomic Structure RAFT Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students choose from a number of activity options in order to best display their understanding of atomic structure. The RAFT model will be followed for this assignment, which means the students choose their assignment and may modify the assignment based on Role, Audience, Format, and Topic.