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Chemistry and Physics: History of the Atom (Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr Models)

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How do we know so much about the atom? Explore the evolution of the atomic model through a video from an informative chemistry lessons playlist. The narrator describes how our view of atoms and subatomic particles has changed from Dalton's model through the work of Niels Bohr.

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Concepts

atoms, electrons, subatomic particles, dalton's atomic theory, ernest rutherford, positive charges, negative charges, atomic models, the nucleus, the bohr model, neutrons, protons

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

Open class with the video before digging deeper into each model
Learn more about the cathode ray experiment using an engaging interactive

Classroom Considerations

Assumes a limited understanding of the elements and parts of an atom

This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

Images that accompany each model provide great historical context
The video is well-written and interesting

Cons

None

Common Core

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