History and Models of the Atom Lab Activity, Comparing Atomic Models

Are your students having difficulty keeping their models of the atom straight? Use this history of the atom lab activity to give students a mechanism for remembering the models of the atom

In this history of the atom lab activity students compare the models of atom to different treats.

Models of the Atom Include:

• John Dalton
• JJ Thomson's Plum Pudding Model
• Rutherford Model
• Bohr Planetary Model
• Modern Model/Wave Mechanical Model/Electron Cloud Model

These atoms get compared to these treats

• Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Marshmallow
• Gumball
• Gobstopper or Jawbreaker
• Blow Pop or Tootsie Pop

WHO IS IT FOR?

• This lab is great for first year chemistry students.

FEATURES

• Engaging
• Memorable
• Delicious
• Scientific Writing
• Justification
• Point out key features of each atomic model

HOW TO USE IT

• Teach your students about the five models of the atom
• Distribute treats to students or groups of students
• Students work together to determine which treats match the models of the atom based on key characteristics
• Students justify their decisions in writing

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Lab activity form
• "How to Write a Chemistry Lab Report" document
• Answer Key

INTERESTED IN MORE?

You can find this lab activity in my Full Year Chemistry Lab Book.

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