History of Atomic Theory Timeline Assignment
Create a timeline that organizes scientists, experiments, and models that contributed to the
understanding of atomic structure.
The timeline must include:
Scientists: Include their
name, years they lived,
and what they are
remembered for
Experiments: Include who
performed the experiment
and what the important
conclusions were
Theory/Model: Include who
created the theory/model, briefly
describe it, and include a picture
John Dalton
Gold Foil Experiment
Plum pudding model
J.J. Thomson
Cathode Ray Tube
Billiard ball model
Robert Millikan
Oil Drop Experiment
Dalton’s atomic theory
James Chadwick
Ernest Rutherford
Timeline Grading: 40 pts
10 pts neat, organized, easy to read, and visually appealing
10 pts all 5 scientists included with correct information
10 pts all 3 experiments included with correct information
10 pts all 4 theory/models included with correct information
Rutherford model