Monday, Nov. 5th

History of the Atom

1.      Read Scientist worksheet as a group and complete the questions included.

2.      Create a model of the atom as understood by your scientist using any materials you can find.

3.      How valid is the model or analogy? What are its limitations?

4.      Group presentations: Present model and explain the validity and limitation of the model.

During the presentations, take notes on the validity and limitations of each atomic model. Note the appearance of the atom. At the end of the class you will draw a timeline with all 5 scientists and their models. Including –

–        label each Scientist in order of their discoveries

–        draw their atom

–        state the limitations of this model (as briefly as possible)