Atomic Theory and Structure Project
Objective: Science concepts. The student knows and understands the historical
development of atomic theory.
The student is expected to:
Understand the experimental design and conclusions used in the development of modern
atomic theory, including Dalton's Postulates, Thomson's discovery of electron properties,
Rutherford's Gold foil experiment, and Bohr's nuclear atom
Activity: History of the Atomic Theory
Purpose: Create a 8-10 slide power point describing how the atomic theory has changed
throughout history. Project due Monday Nov1,2010
Materials: Computer, Internet, MS PowerPoint, Useful links on my website
Procedure
1. Divide students into 6 groups to research one of the scientists
 John Dalton
 JJ. Thomson
 Earl Rutherford
 Neils Bohr
 Irene Curie
 Robert Milkan
2. Research: Collect information about their scientist and their contributions to the
atomic theory should include
 scientists name
 scientists background
 dates of importance related to their scientists contribution to the atomic
theory
 description of experimental design to understand the nuclear atom
 procedures involved in the experiment
 data collected
 analysis and conclusions drawn
Grading
60 % of grade will be based on Power point
Content
………………………1-5pts
Slide Creation ………………………1-5pts
Creativity
………………………1-5 pts
Mechanics
………………………1-5 pts
40% of grade is based on the average participation score you receive from your group
members
Contribution to group ………………..1-5
Coppertaion ………………………… 1-5
Task Completion …………………… 1-5
Scientist__________________________________
Period ______
Group Member _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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Grading Rubric for Atomic Theory Power point Project
5
4
3
2
1
Content is
Content is
Content is
Content is
Content is
Content
Accurate and
information is
presented in a
logical order
Slide
creation
Presentation flows
well and logically.
Presentation
reflects extensive
use of tools in a
creative way.
Correct number
of slides.
Mechanics
No spelling or
grammar errors.
Apparent that
students wrote
information in
their own words
Creativity
Images are
appropriate.
Layout of images
is pleasing to the
eye.
accurate but some
information is not
presented in a
logical order, but
is still generally
easy to follow
Presentation flows
well. Tools used
correctly.
Correct number
of slides. Overall
presentation is
interesting
accurate but
information is
notpresented in a
logical order,
making it difficult
to follow.
Presentation
flows
well. Some tools
used to show
acceptable
understanding.
Correct number
of slides.
questionable and
information is not
presented in a
logical order,
making it difficult
to follow.
Presentation is
unorganized.
Tools are not used
in a relevant
manner. Lacking
in number of
slides.
inaccurate and
information is not
presented in a
logical order,
making it difficult
to follow
Presentation has
no flow. No tools
used.
Insufficient
number of slide
A few spelling
and/or
grammar
errors. Apparent
Some spelling
and/or grammar
errors. Apparent
that students
wrote information
in their own
words
Some spelling
and/or grammar
errors. Students
wrote most of the
information in
their own words
Many spelling
errors and/or
text is copied.
Most images are
appropriate.
Images are
inappropriate.
No images.
that students
wrote information
in their own words
Images are
appropriate.
Layout is
cluttered.
Total ______________
Scientist __________________________________
Name ____________________________________
Period ______
Participation and contribution Rubric
Contributes to
group
1
Does not contribute to
discussion. Shows little
interest
3
Sometimes participates during
the activity. Needs to be
reminded to stay on task.
5
Always participates during the
activity. Shows interest and is
eager to answer questions
Works
cooperatively
1
Does not cooperate with
other group members.
3
Sometimes cooperates with
other group members.
5
Always cooperates with group
members.
Task
completion
1
Does not complete the
assignment .
3
Completes some of the
assignment
5
Completes all of the assignment in
a satisfactory manner.
Contributes to
group
1
Does not contribute to
discussion. Shows little
interest
3
Sometimes participates during
the activity. Needs to be
reminded to stay on task.
5
Always participates during the
activity. Shows interest and is
eager to answer questions
Works
cooperatively
1
Does not cooperate with
other group members.
3
Sometimes cooperates with
other group members.
5
Always cooperates with group
members.
Task
completion
1
Does not complete the
assignment .
3
Completes some of the
assignment
5
Completes all of the assignment in
a satisfactory manner.
Contributes to
group
1
Does not contribute to
discussion. Shows little
interest
3
Sometimes participates during
the activity. Needs to be
reminded to stay on task.
5
Always participates during the
activity. Shows interest and is
eager to answer questions
Works
cooperatively
1
Does not cooperate with
other group members.
3
Sometimes cooperates with
other group members.
5
Always cooperates with group
members.
Task
completion
1
Does not complete the
assignment .
3
Completes some of the
assignment
5
Completes all of the assignment in
a satisfactory manner.
Contributes to
group
1
Does not contribute to
discussion. Shows little
interest
3
Sometimes participates during
the activity. Needs to be
reminded to stay on task.
5
Always participates during the
activity. Shows interest and is
eager to answer questions
Works
cooperatively
1
Does not cooperate with
other group members.
3
Sometimes cooperates with
other group members.
5
Always cooperates with group
members.
Task
completion
1
Does not complete the
assignment .
3
Completes some of the
assignment
5
Completes all of the assignment in
a satisfactory manner.
Total
Total
Total
Total