Question #1
If a proton is the size of a pea, how big would the atom be?
TASKS
Science Journal: Initial Question/Answer - DUE: 19 September
Poster: Initial Team Question/Answer (Evidence for Community) - DUE: 19 September
HOMEWORK: EdPuzzle.com "the Nucleus" - DUE 25 September (Evidence for Learning Process)
Element Research: Pick an element from the first 36 elements, (check with Mrs. Smith to make sure that it hasn't be chosen yet) and complete the following investigation on your element:
Cutting it Up/What is an Atom? - In class activity - See "What is an Atom?" PDF form below. DUE: 26 September (Evidence for Learning Process)
Build-a-Element:
How Small is an Atom: We will be seeing doing an activity where we will explore how small an atom really is...
1. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Cut the paper in half.
2. Take one of the halves of paper and set it aside, then take the other piece of paper, fold it in half and cut it in half. Put one half aside and then repeat the process until you can no longer cut the paper in half.
FYI Atoms are smaller than this!
Answer the following questions:
A. How many cuts did you make with the paper?
B. Google "How small is an atom?"
C. Is an atom something we can see? explain...
Model #1: Using clay, small skewers, and a paper cup create your element. Be sure that you use different colored clay for electrons, neutrons, and protons
Model#2: Using the PHet app on your iPad, search for the Build - a - Molecule and build your element. Once you've accomplished this online, then draw the outcome of your element you built online in your science journal. Be sure to label its parts. (Evidence for Learning Process)
Molecular Read: Read pages 227 - 241 in the document below. (You can skip the Investigation and Understanding & Inquiring sections, some of which we will do later in class.) Be sure to take notes, you will be gathering your Vocab words from this reading.
Poster: Initial Team Question/Answer (Evidence for Community) - DUE: 19 September
HOMEWORK: EdPuzzle.com "the Nucleus" - DUE 25 September (Evidence for Learning Process)
Element Research: Pick an element from the first 36 elements, (check with Mrs. Smith to make sure that it hasn't be chosen yet) and complete the following investigation on your element:
- Symbol
- Atomic Number
- Atomic Mass
- Number of Protons
- Number of Neutrons
- Number of Electrons
- What state of matter can your element be found in the natural world?
- Description/Characteristics
- What type of element is it? (use the periodic table to help you)
- What Period and Group on the periodic table will your element be found?
- In what substances might your element be found in?
- Who discovered your element? and how? and when? and where?
- Can your element bond with another element? If so, name as many as you can, as well as what is the result of the two elements bonding? Mixture or Compound?
- If possible, find a picture of your element in its natural form
- What is your element used for?
Cutting it Up/What is an Atom? - In class activity - See "What is an Atom?" PDF form below. DUE: 26 September (Evidence for Learning Process)
Build-a-Element:
How Small is an Atom: We will be seeing doing an activity where we will explore how small an atom really is...
1. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Cut the paper in half.
2. Take one of the halves of paper and set it aside, then take the other piece of paper, fold it in half and cut it in half. Put one half aside and then repeat the process until you can no longer cut the paper in half.
FYI Atoms are smaller than this!
Answer the following questions:
A. How many cuts did you make with the paper?
B. Google "How small is an atom?"
C. Is an atom something we can see? explain...
Model #1: Using clay, small skewers, and a paper cup create your element. Be sure that you use different colored clay for electrons, neutrons, and protons
Model#2: Using the PHet app on your iPad, search for the Build - a - Molecule and build your element. Once you've accomplished this online, then draw the outcome of your element you built online in your science journal. Be sure to label its parts. (Evidence for Learning Process)
Molecular Read: Read pages 227 - 241 in the document below. (You can skip the Investigation and Understanding & Inquiring sections, some of which we will do later in class.) Be sure to take notes, you will be gathering your Vocab words from this reading.
Molecular Watch: Watch when you want to...(but obviously not when Mrs. Smith is talking or we're doing an activity or presentations, but any other time is fine...)
Here's another video definitely worth watching!!!! This will give you a good idea about how big an atom is, which can help you figure out the answer to the phenomenon question. :)
Files you will need...
Use "What is an Atom..." file for in Class Activity
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Use "Elements Molecules Compounds" for the Molecular Read
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PHET "Build an Atom" ModelsPhenomenon Rubric
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Periodic Table Videos...
Final Answer
Write an answer to the Phenomenon Question: "If a proton is the size of a pea, how big will the atom be?" Use your science words and any illustrations you would like to include to help you answer the question. The answer should explain your thinking and be backed up with evidence.