UNIT 1C
Atoms and the Periodic Table
Essential Questions: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- How have scientists' understanding of the atom evolved?
- What is an atom and how is it organized?
- How is the periodic table organized and how can it be used to identify an elements' characteristics?
History of the Atomic Theory
Why is the history of the atom so important?
It is fundamental to the understanding of science that science is understood to be a process of trial and improvement and represents the best known at the time, not always the absolute truth. Understanding of atomic structure has been a developmental process over time. This is science!
Objectives:
- To independently research other philosophers/scientists who contributed to the modern atomic theory
- To individually write an essay explaining how and why the atomic theory has changed over time
- 1 and 2: Watch "Interactive Webquest"
- Guided Notes
- COMPLETED NOTES
- If you finish "early..."
- 3: Class discussion and clarification of notes
- 4: Complete Essay Individually --- This will be done in class but you can use any notes you have (the guided notes from Monday would be perfect!) to write this.
Atomic Theory Essay
Write a 3-5 paragraph essay discussing the atomic theory and how it has changed over time. Include specific supporting data with names and dates to highlight key changes. Explain how scientific theories, specifically the atomic theory, have evolved over time.
You may fill out the graphic organizer 1 or graphic organizer 2 ahead of time! This is your pre-write!
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Class notes can be found in the presentation below!
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Alien Periodic Table
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