Chemistry 2015/16
Historic Development of Atomic Theory Essay Project
Write a 1000-1500 word essay which recounts the primary milestones and individuals involved in the development
of Atomic Theory. Focus on the contributions of the following scientists, but don’t necessarily limit your research
to this list:
Empedocles
Aristotle
Democritus
Ernest Rutherford
Albert Einstein
Werner Heisenberg
Erwin Schrodinger
John Dalton
J. J. Thompson
Neils Bohr
Louis de Broglie
Write about their lives and their contributions to the development of Atomic Theory. Include at least two handdrawn diagrams to help explain various parts of the theory. Make sure to properly cite your sources of
information. Your grade for the essay will be based on the following point system:
30 points: Content and organization (includes diagrams, sequence and accuracy)
10 points: Writing fluency, word choice, sentence quality
10 points: Mechanics and citations
Total : 50 points