Name_______________________________________ Block _______________
CEREAL MODEL OF ATOM DIRECTIONS & RUBRIC
(Note: Please select from elements #5 - #18)
My Element is______________________
Directions:
1.
Glue the blank “element” at the top of your construction paper. The pattern of electrons in the shells is:
Shell 1 2 electrons
Shells 2 & 3 8 electrons each
2.
Draw small dots where you are going to place your cereal for protons, neutrons and electrons.
3.
On your paper include, NEATLY lettered: a.
Your name b.
name of element c.
Atomic Number d.
Atomic Mass e.
solid, liquid or gas f.
draw 3 objects that contain your element.
4.
Select 3 colors of cereal to represent protons, neutrons, & electrons
5.
Glue the correct number of protons and neutrons in your nucleus.
6.
Glue the correct number of electrons (following the shell pattern). Don’t forget the inner circle is the nucleus- not an electron shell!
7.
Make a key to tell which cereal piece represents the proton, neutron, & electron.

Name_______________________________________ Block _______________
CEREAL MODEL OF ATOM
Checklist and Grading Rubric
Before turning in your project, review each item below. Be sure to put a check mark in each box when you are finished. This sheet should be turned in with your project.
Grading Rubric:
 Number of Protons is correct (5 pts.) _____
 Number of Neutrons is correct (5 pts.)
 Number of Electrons is correct (5 pts.)
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 Your key is correctly labeled. (3 pts.) _____
 Electron Shells are patterned correctly. (5pts.) _____
 You have included:
Name of Element
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
Solid, liquid, or gas. (4 pts.) _____
 3 pictures of objects that contain your element (3 pts.) _____
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 Spelling is correct. (3 pts.)
 Labeling, gluing, and coloring are neatly done (2 pts.)
Total and grade _____
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