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Year 7, 8, 9, & 10
Atoms & Molecules: Modelling the Atom
Get very, very small to observe the basics of common theories on matter, including molecular structure and atomic modelling.
Curricular Connections:
Year 7 - Use particle theory to describe the arrangement of particles in a substance, including the motion of and attraction between particles, and relate this to the properties of the substance - AC9S7U05
Year 7 - Use a particle model to describe differences between pure substances and mixtures and apply understanding of properties of substances to separate mixtures - AC9S7U06
Year 8 - Classify matter as elements, compounds or mixtures and compare different representations of these, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional models, symbols for elements and formulas for molecules and compounds - AC9S8U06
Year 9 - Explain how the model of the atom changed following the discovery of electrons, protons and neutrons and describe how natural radioactive decay results in stable atoms - AC9S9U06
Year 9 - Model the rearrangement of atoms in chemical reactions using a range of representations, including word and simple balanced chemical equations, and use these to demonstrate the law of conservation of mass - AC9S9U07
Year 10 - Explain how the structure and properties of atoms relate to the organisation of the elements in the periodic table - AC9S10U06
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Skills
Scientific Inquiry, Observation, Pattern Recognition, Communication and Collaboration, Participation, Physical Manipulation
Activities
Characteristics of Ionic Compounds
In the microscopic context of a salt cube, students will be able to walk around and observe the structure of an ionic compound. Students can grab specific atoms and observe the actual formation of an ionic compound between chlorine and sodium atoms. A teacher-led lesson will support students in understanding what causes the formation of an ionic compound as well as the common characteristics amongst ionic compounds.
Characteristics of Gas Particles
In the particle chamber, view the behavior of particles in a gas. As the in-experience teacher changes aspects of the gas, like its temperature and volume, students will identify the observable changes in the particles, including the number of collisions.
Historic Models of the Atom
In the particle chamber, students will observe the action of gas particles. From these particles, students will explore the different models of an atom from the billiard ball model to the Bohr model.
Atom Builder
Take an opportunity to manipulate subatomic particles to construct an atom in a safe environment! Students will be introduced to the structure of an atom and how to construct neutral atoms in an easy-to-learn and quick-to-master virtual environment while getting automatic and immediate feedback.
Atomic Appetite
After some practice in the Atom Builder, students will work together in small groups to build atoms once prompted by the experience. By sharing responsibilities, students can race against time - or their peers - to see how many atoms can be built accurately, gathering points by launching accurately constructed atoms into point-multiplying targets!
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