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Duration: 50 min
Essential Questions
What is an atom? Smallest particle of matter
What is the structure of an atom? Where can protons, neutrons, and electrons be
found in an atom?
What is an element? Pure form of an atom. Ex: Oxygen, Hydrogen, Aluminum, Gold
What is a molecule? Two or more elements. The smallest part of a compound Ex:
H2O, CO, O2, H2
What is a compound? Formed when two or more different elements join together.
Materials
Hook: Building an atom
Computer with internet access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIiNRZDFqB8
Equipment/
Glue
Preparation
Pompoms
Pipe Cleaners
Beads
Plastic baggies, snack size
Prep each baggie with 4 beads, 1 pipe cleaner, 2 protons of one pom pom color, and 2
neutrons a different pom pom color
Christine Valvo
Duration: 50 min
Materials/
Equipment/
Preparation
Technology
Procedures
Christine Valvo
Duration: 50 min
Procedures
continued
9:25 - 9:35
First station rotation.
Directions for station 1: Identify the compound.
-Use the key to name the three compounds.
-Record on the worksheet
9:35 - 9:45
Second station rotation
Directions for station 2: Build and create your own compound.
-Compounds are made up of two or more elements. Select 2 or more elements from the
periodic table.
-Build your compound using any of the materials available.
-On a note card, create a key to identify the parts and name your compound
CORRECTLY.
-Place your compound on the table next to your key. Take one photo.
9:45 - 9:55
Third station rotation
Directions for station 3: Periodic table of elements
-Follow the instructions on the poster to complete the worksheet.
Students will be assessed through informal observation during whole group
instruction, individual work, and group work.
Student worksheets will be assessed to identify areas in need of intervention.
Students blog posts will be assesses using the attached rubric.
Assessment/
Monitoring
Color/item
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Green bead
Electron Cloud
pipe cleaner