Lewis dot diagrams, Lewis dot structures, and electron dot diagrams are all the same thing. Young scientists learn how to draw Lewis dot diagrams and come to understand how dots and dashes represent valence electrons and ionic or covalent bonding.  

 

Concepts

lewis dot structure, valence electrons, atoms, ionic bonds, covalent bonds

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Place learners in groups, model how to draw Lewis dot structures, and then walk around to help those who need it

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson is simple without any hands-on component
• Activity is short and may take less than one class period depending upon the level of the learners
• Last in a series of six activities

Pros

• Provides activity sheet and key

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.1.b WHST.6-8.1.c WHST.6-8.1.d WHST.6-8.1.e