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What's the likelihood of your class understanding probability maps? Young scientists explore the concept using a virtual dartboard in an interesting simulation. The darts establish a pattern around the bull's-eye, which provides a visual reference for how we understand the position of electrons around the nucleus of an atom to be.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the simulation to clarify the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
- Ask learners to analyze the positions of the darts relative to the bull's-eye
Classroom Considerations
- A brief discussion about the concept of probability before beginning the interactive would benefit pupils
Pros
- Users can throw darts one at a time or continually
- The instructions are clear and create a strong parallel to the current model of the atom
Cons
- None