Historically, scientists had to be creative to study subatomic structure. Scholars step into their minds to recreate the procedure Rutherford used to create his atomic model. Learners identify the creative efforts of early scientists through their exploration.

Concepts

atomic structure, atoms, scientific discoveries, the nucleus, atomic numbers, ernest rutherford

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a set of premade atom models and have collaborative groups predict the hidden patterns

Classroom Considerations

• Requires specific lab materials and time for prior set up
• Expects an understanding of the atomic structure

Pros

• Materials include a teacher guide with questioning suggestions
• Provides an advanced version to extend the lesson

Cons

• None