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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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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
atoms, electrons, subatomic particles, dalton's atomic theory, ernest rutherford, positive charges, negative charges, atomic models, the nucleus, the bohr model, neutrons, protons
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Additional Tags
science
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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
SL.9-10.2