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The Who's Who of Quantum Physics PPTThe Who's Who of Quantum Physics PPT
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The Who's Who of Quantum Physics

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This wonderful recap of powerful figures in scientific history includes pictures, important dates, and the information about their inventions or impact. Atomic structure and the photoelectric effect are introduced. The first slide gives some helpful learning objectives and activating questions. Use this at the beginning of your quantum physics unit.

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biographies, atomic structure, quantum physics, the photoelectric effect

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biography, historical figures, Informational Text, factual based comprehension, atomic structure, photoelectric effect, quantum physics, millikan experiment, quantum theory, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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