Atomic Model Webquest
Written by Gregory W. Corder and specifically intended for use by Thomas Harrison Middle School's students and teachers. 
Written during the fall of 1999.  Updated January 2001.
 
 

Technology Objectives

  • The student will retrieve information using the world wide web. VA SOL C/T.GR8.4 and C/T.GR5.3 
  • The student will use search strategies to retrieve electronic information.VA SOL C/T.GR8.4  and C/T.GR5.3 
Science Objectives
  • The student will research the atomic model. VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 
  • The student will draw or construct a model of an atom. VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 
  • The student will be able to define nucleus, atomic number, proton, electron, and neutron. VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 and SCI.PHS.4 
  • The student will be able to place the correct number of electrons in the various orbits. VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 
  • The student will be able to identify particle charge (positive, neutral, and negative). VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 

    • The student will be able to relate the number of protons to an element's atomic number. VA SOL SCI.PHS.3 and SCI.PHS.4 

Directions

1st.  Click on this HOTLINK and read over the Grading Rubric and Project Criteria found on that page. (Print it if necessary.)

2nd.  Click to this HOTLINK and print out this Atomic Note-Skeleton.  Follow the links as you gather information.  They will assist you in collecting relevant research.

3th (and finally). Build your Atomic Model according to the Grading Rubric and Project Criteria.

Enrichment:  Use a search engine to find information about:

Yahoolingans is a good place to start.