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Atomic Theory Origins

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Science
45
30 students
30 January 2026

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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