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Students write:
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2 things they found interesting
1 question they still have

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Students will be able to describe the structure of an atom and identify its three main subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons), including their locations, charges, and relative masses.

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• Explain the relationship between atomic number and number of protons
• Calculate the number of neutrons using mass number
• Draw and label basic atomic models

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What are the tiny particles that make up everything around us, and how are they arranged?

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Students will build atomic models using marshmallows/candies of different colors to represent protons, neutrons, and electrons. Create groups of 3-4 students to collaborate on their models.

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Interactive presentation on atomic structure and subatomic particles

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Atoms for Kids | What is an atom? | Learn about atoms and molecules with activities and worksheets

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Using Padlet, students will create collaborative boards to share and explain their understanding of atomic structure. Each group posts pictures of their candy models with explanations.

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Students explore the PhET Build an Atom simulation

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Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test your ideas!

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Advanced students can research and create presentations about isotopes and their real-world applications.

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Simplified atomic structure worksheet with visual aids and step-by-step guidance for struggling students.

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• Class discussion participation
• Observation of model building activity
• Review of Padlet collaborative boards

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Students complete a digital quiz identifying parts of an atom and their properties

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Atomic Structure | 12.5K plays | Quizizz

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Atomic Structure quiz for 10th grade students. Find other quizzes for Chemistry and more on Quizizz for free!

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Students will complete a diagram-based assessment where they:
1. Label atomic parts
2. Identify charges
3. Calculate numbers of particles
4. Draw atomic models

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Each table group creates a summary of the most important concepts learned about atoms and shares with the class.

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Complete the atomic structure worksheet focusing on calculating protons, neutrons, and electrons in different elements.

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Play the Atomic Structure game online to reinforce learning

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In this series of games, your students will learn about the building blocks of matter. The Atoms and Elements learning objective - based on NGSS and state standards - delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective's games and the concepts they drive home.

Concepts Covered

Everything in the universe is made up of atoms. Atoms are the smallest units of matter, and the different types of atoms make up different elements. They can exist on their own, or bonded together in molecules.

The subatomic particles that make up atoms are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Elements have unique properties and atomic structures. All atoms of the same element have the same number of protons. The universe of elements and their properties are charted in the periodic table.

In total, there are eight games in this learning objective, including:

Escape Is Elementary

World of Atoms

Tower Puzzle: Atoms and Elements

Dr. Jones introducing Atoms and Elements

Atom Factory

Aim at Atom

Ms. Rose & Atoms and Elements!

Crazy Elements

A further preview of each game is below.

You can try the games within the learning objective for free on the Legends of Learning site with an account.

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Atoms and Elements Science Games - Legends of Learning

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In this series of games, your students will learn about the building blocks of matter. The Atoms and Elements learning objective - based on NGSS and state standards - delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

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Create a comic strip or story explaining the relationship between protons, neutrons, and electrons to someone who has never learned about atoms.