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What Happens When We Excite Atoms and Molecules? Lesson PlanWhat Happens When We Excite Atoms and Molecules? Lesson Plan
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Cornell University
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Experiment
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Scientific Equipment
Year
2010
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What Happens When We Excite Atoms and Molecules?

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Excited atoms lead to exciting lessons! Learners use heat and light to excite both atoms and molecules. They display their learning in the form of Bohr models depicting the excited state of the atoms.

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Concepts

atoms, electrons, the bohr model, molecules

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Creat colored copies of element wavelength spectrums for pupils to apply during flame tests
  • Incorporate links to supplemental information to continue studying the light spectrum of elements

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a familiarity with the Bohr model prior to the lesson

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  • Includes ideas for extension activities
  • Provides a teacher guide to assist in planning for instruction

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  • None

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