Exploring Atoms and Molecules
6thScience50 min
Learning Objective
I can describe the basic structure of atoms and molecules.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small.
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A human hair is about as thick as 500,000 carbon atoms stacked over each other.
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Atoms consist of three elementary particles: neutrons, protons and electrons.
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Electrons travel around the atom core at a speed fast enough to get around the Earth in just over 18 seconds.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name the three elementary particles that make up an atom and describe where they are located.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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