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  Emission Spectrum, Electrons, Electrostatic Forces | High School

  Lesson Plan: Introduction to PES Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will learn how to interpret simple photoelectron spectroscopy spectra by incorporating their knowledge of electron configurations, periodic trends, and Coulomb’s law.

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  Atomic Theory, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Ions, Atomic Spectra, Emission Spectrum, Orbitals , Electrons | High School

  Lesson Plan: Atomic Structure Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Atomic Structure to your students.

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  Electrons | High School

  Lab: Determination of the Activation Energy of a Lightstick Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will participate in an inquiry-based lab approach to determine the activation energy of the chemiluminescent reaction in a lightstick. Students will use the Vernier LabQuest to collect data related to light and temperature for analysis using the Arrhenius equation.

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  Electrostatic Forces, Ionization Energy, Subatomic Particles, Electrons | High School

  Lesson Plan: Coulomb's Law Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this lesson students explore qualitative applications of Coulomb’s law within atoms and between ions and solvents.

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  Atomic Theory, Orbitals , Electrons, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Neils Bohr Video Questions Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about Niels Bohr and learn how he redefined thinking about the atom and the electron. His model of the atom advanced our understanding of subatomic particles and holds an important place in the history and development of atomic theory.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Atomic Spectra, Electrons, Identifying an Unknown | High School

  Lab: The Case of the Contaminated Well Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe the colors produced when different metal salt solutions are heated in a flame. Students will take on the role of a forensic investigator and use their results to help them determine if collected evidence was contaminated.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Atomic Spectra, Electrons | High School

  Lab: Mystical Fire Investigation Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create several testable questions based upon their observations of a mystical fire. Students then direct their own laboratory experience as they safely investigate these testable questions through the use of multiple flame tests.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Atomic Spectra, Electrons | High School

  Demonstration: Flame Test (Rainbow Demo) Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe the variety of colors produced when different metals or metallic salts are heated in a flame.

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  Electron Configuration, Precipitate, Balancing Equations, Electrons, Valence Electrons, Solubility Rules, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Transition Metals Color the World Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will complete a series of double replacement reactions to form precipitates. The precipitates will be used as a pigment to create paint.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Emission Spectrum, Emission Spectrum, Electrons | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Let it Glow Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will investigate the fluorescence of a variety of everyday items as well as prepared samples under a black light. Students will examine the concepts of absorption and subsequent emission of photons, as well as wavelength, frequency, and energy of electromagnetic radiation. As extension activities, students will learn about phosphorescence and research real-life applications of photoluminescence.

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  Metallic Bonding, Electrons, Electricity, Electrostatic Forces | High School

  Demonstration: Metallic Bonding & Magnetics Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this demonstration students will observe how electrons flow through a metal in an example of metallic bonding. Using tubes made of different metal materials as well as one made of plastic, in combination with a rare earth magnet (neodymium magnet) the teacher will demonstrate how electrons will flow freely through a metal and create a magnetic field.

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  Subatomic Particles, Model of the Atom, Atomic Mass, Electrons | Middle School, High School

  Project: Element Project Mark as Favorite (31 Favorites)

  In this project, students will become familiar with and have a workable understanding of atomic structure. The students will also create and construct a model of an atom.

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  Electricity, Electrons | Elementary School

  Lab: Making the Connection Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn about closed and open circuits. Students will use holiday lights, a battery, and foil to make a closed circuit.

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  Electron Configuration, Electrons, Valence Electrons, Periodic Table | High School

  Lesson Plan: Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn how the periodic table can be used to predict the electron configuration of an atom and, thus, better predict the reactivity of an atom.

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  Periodic Table, Subatomic Particles, History, Introduction, Elements, Atoms, Valence Electrons, Electrons | Middle School

  Project: Elemental Art: A Visual Periodic Table Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity students will research an assigned element of the Periodic Table and then create a poster that visually explains and expresses the element. The final posters can be arranged into a classroom Periodic Table.

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  Atomic Theory, Electrons, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, History | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Niels Bohr Video Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  This video tells the story of Niels Bohr, a great scientist who redefined how we think about atoms and the electron. Bohr’s model of the atom helped to advance understanding of subatomic particles, and holds an important place in the history and development of the atomic theory.

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  Periodic Table, Orbitals , Electrons, Electron Configuration, Atomic Radius, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Activity: Planet P-10 Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will create a periodic table using orbital rules from a planet called P-10 and identify periodic trends and bonding rules.

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  Atomic Radius, Ionic Radius, Electrons, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, Periodic Table | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Animation: Atomic & Ionic Radii Animation Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

  In this animation, students will have an opportunity to visualize atomic and ionic radii. They will look at the different sizes of atoms in the third period and the atoms in the sixth group. They will also look at an atom and its cation as well as an atom and its anion. **This video has no audio**

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  Model of the Atom, Electrons, Electron Configuration, Quantum Numbers, Subatomic Particles, Periodic Table | High School

  Animation: Orbitals Animation Mark as Favorite (45 Favorites)

  In this animation, students will visualize how orbitals are superimposed upon one another within an atom, in three dimensions. The orbitals depicted in this animation are 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, and 3d. **This video has no audio**

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  Periodic Table, Elements, Introduction, History, Atoms, Electrons, Subatomic Particles | Middle School, High School, Elementary School

  Activity: Writing Your Name using Chemical Element Symbols Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use their creativity to spell their name (first or middle name and their last name) using chemical symbols of elements on the periodic table. For example, you can spell Yvonne using the symbols for yttrium (Y), vanadium (V), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and neon (Ne).

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  Quantum Numbers, Electron Configuration, Electrons, Orbitals | High School

  Lesson Plan: Quantum Numbers Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson plan, students complete a worksheet answering questions regarding quantum numbers.

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  Electrostatic Forces, Subatomic Particles, Electrons, Electricity, Electrons | High School

  Lab: Electromagnetic Forces in the Atom Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students will better understand that opposite charges attract each other, and like charges repel.

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  Electricity, Atoms, Electrons, Electrons, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School, Middle School

  Activity: Electrical Circuit Quiz Box Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn that the flow of electrons within a closed circuit make our lives easier. Students will construct a circuit quiz box that lights up when the correct question and answer are chosen.

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  Elements, Model of the Atom, Periodic Table, Introduction, Atoms, Electrons | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Periodic Puzzler Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about what makes up an atom and how important protons are in the placement of elements on the periodic table.

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  Electricity, Energy & Thermodynamics, Law of Conservation of Energy, Anode, Cathode, Electron Transfer, Electrons, Subatomic Particles, Electrons | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Battery Basics Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will explore the chemical reaction that occurs within a lead-acid car battery and the role of the battery within a car prior to creating their own batteries.