Physical Science
UNIT 6: Atomic Structure
NGSS Standards
Covered:
MS-PS1-1- Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple
molecules and extended structures.
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
Student will be able to…
Learning
Objectives
State Standards
Covered:
• Understand how scientific discoveries, like atomic structure, are based upon
experimentation and build upon each other over time.
• Create a timeline of the progression of atomic structure through time.
• Differentiate between the Bohr Model and the 3D model of the atom.
• Summarize our current understanding of atomic structure. Include the two
parts, where the three particles are located, and where the mass and volume
in an atom mainly exist.
• Use and interpret a periodic table to determine information about an
element.
• Predict properties of elements based on their location on the periodic table.
• Given an incomplete chart and a periodic table for reference, be able to fill in
the element, atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
• Use a picture or description to determine the mass number of an isotope.
• Explain what it means for an atom to be electrically neutral.
• Explain what two isotopes of the same element have in common and what is
different about them. Use both hyphen and nuclear isotope notation.
• Use and interpret an element’s location of the periodic table to answer
questions about its structure.
• Illustrate a 2-D model of the atom (for elements 1-20). Include how many
electrons are held on each level, where valence electrons Explain why
elements in the same group have similar properties.
• Describe the pattern/shared characteristics of elements in the same group
vs. the same period.
• Locate metals, nonmetals and metalloids on the periodic table. Differentiate
between the characteristics of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Use the
periodic table to determine the identity of groups or specific elements.
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UNIT 6: ATOMIC STRUCTURE
Day
CONTENT
1
Introduction to Atomic Structure
• Introductory Vocabulary Assignment*
2
Periodic Table Introduction
• Periodic Table Intro Activity
• Periodic Table CLOSE Read
3
A Tour of the Periodic Table
• Lesson 1: A Tour of the Periodic Table PP Presentation*
• FITB Notes*
• Periodic Table of Elements Color Coding Activity
• An Introduction to the Periodic Table Worksheet
4
Classifying Elements
• Lesson 2: Classifying Elements PP Presentation*
• FITB Notes*
• Periodic Table Flipbook
5
Periodic Table Practice
• Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt Activity
• Periodic Table Kahoot Review Game (optional)*
• Periodic Table Quiz*
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8
The History of the Atom
• Lesson 3: The Atoms Family PP Presentation*
• Atomic Structure Timeline Science Doodles
Atomic Structure
• Lesson 3: Atomic Structure PP Presentation*
• FITB Notes*
• Atomic Structure Review Worksheet
• Exit Ticket Printable
Bohr Models
• Mystery Atom Review Worksheet
• Lesson 5: Bohr Models PP Presentation*
• Build and Atom: Bohr Model Activity Set
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UNIT 6: ATOMIC STRUCTURE
Day
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CONTENT
Atomic Structure Review
• Atomic Structure: Crack the Case (Review Activity)
• Guess the Element Worksheet
Introduction to Isotopes
• Atomic Structure Quiz*
• Lesson 6: Isotopes PP Presentation*
• Isotopes Science Doodles
• Isotopes Review Worksheet
Isotope Practice
• Odd Ball: Isotope Review Worksheet
• Isotopes Virtual Lab
• Identifying Isotopes Worksheet
Isotope Review
• Isotope Puzzle Activity
• Isotope Practice Worksheet
Isotope Assessment & Review
• Isotope Escape Room Activity
• Isotopes Quiz*
• Atomic Structure Unit Study Guide*
14
Unit Review
• Atomic Structure Unit Review Game*
15
Unit Assessment
• Atomic Structure Unit Exam*
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