Lesson 7.2 - The Periodic Table
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Unit 7: The Atom & the Nucleus - Whole Unit Description
This resource provides educators with comprehensive materials for teaching atomic and nuclear concepts. Ideal for middle and high school science teachers handling chemistry and physics topics, these resources encourage fun, student-oriented instruction.
Subatomic Particles Lessons
The unit begins with lessons on three subatomic particles: proton, neutron, and electron. Included are '7.1 Atomic Structure Notes' which contain details about their properties and location within the atom.
- A version complete with blanks for in-class participation
- A filled-out version for reference
Interactive Practice Session
'7.1 Subatomic Particle Matching Practice' features printable cards with facts about each subatomic particle that students can group accordingly—perfect for group or paired activities.
Offline Learning Experience
'World's Smallest Movie Reading' assignment promotes independent exploration outside class hours through an IBM mini-movie created using stop-motion photography of individual atoms.
- Brief summary writing exercise to improve recall plan attached.
Nuclear Energy Lessons & Computer Simulations
Sensational computer simulations bring construction of atoms or nuclear fission principles to life while promoting classroom collaboration. Various exercises foster:- Critical thinking skills via assorted readings on nuclear energy pros/cons
- Navigating the various debates surrounding its use
Mastery Test
The comprehensive test with differing question types ensures understanding of all concepts discussed in this unit:- True/False and matching questions
- Short essay questions
A recovery quiz helps boost any underwhelming scores whilst also acting as an additional review process. All materials meet essential Integrated Chemistry & Physics State Standards beyond Indiana’s curricular requirements and are editable in .docx or.pptx formats for easy customization.
*You should have a word processor that supports .docx file type and similar presentation software to support the .pptx format for accessing these files.What's Included
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