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Historically, scientists had to be creative to study subatomic structure. Scholars step into their minds to recreate the procedure Rutherford used to create his atomic model. Learners identify the creative efforts of early scientists through their exploration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a set of premade atom models and have collaborative groups predict the hidden patterns
Classroom Considerations
- Requires specific lab materials and time for prior set up
- Expects an understanding of the atomic structure
Pros
- Materials include a teacher guide with questioning suggestions
- Provides an advanced version to extend the lesson
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- None