Atomic Theory Origins
Science • 45 • 30 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards
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Teaching Instructions
This is lesson 1 of 10 in the unit "Exploring Atomic Structures". Lesson Title: Introduction to Atomic Theory Lesson Description: Students will explore the historical development of atomic theory, focusing on key scientists and their contributions. This lesson sets the foundation for understanding atomic structure.
Grade Level
10th Grade
Duration
45 minutes
Class Size
30 students
Unit Title
Exploring Atomic Structures
Lesson 1 of 10
Lesson Title
Introduction to Atomic Theory
NGSS Alignment
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI):
- PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
- PS1.B: Chemical Reactions (Intro context for atom rearrangement)
Science and Engineering Practices (SEP):
- Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
- Practice 2: Developing and Using Models
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC):
- Patterns
- Cause and Effect
Performance Expectations:
- HS-PS1-1: Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. (Intro foundation for atomic theory.)
- HS-PS1-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between
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