The History of the Atomic Model

The lesson is about the five scientists and their contributions to the theory of the atomic model. The scientists that we will study are John Dalton, J. J. Thompson, Ernest Rutherford and Niels Bohr. The students will also investigate what the present atomic model looks like and why the scientists have concluded that this is now the electron cloud model.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Basic Calculators
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: neutron, Electron Cloud, Gold Foil Experiment, Electron Cloud Model, Atom, Models of the Atom
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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