Atoms may make up everything, but what are they made of? The narrator asks patrons at a local park what atoms are in an interview-style video. He then creates an atomic model and adds a neutron to it, opening the discussion to isotopes.

Concepts

atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, orbitals, isotopes, mass

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Learners can jot down their answers before watching the video, then share with the class
• For homework, pupils can poll their neighbors and family members in a similar style and record the results for the next day's class

Classroom Considerations

• The narrator uses basic terms, making the video appropriate for all levels of learning

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The simple model is an effective representation of atoms and their isotopes
• Responses and drawings the park patrons provide are fun and (mostly) accurate

Cons

• None