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In this activity, learners use colored candy to represent subatomic particles and make a model of an atom (Bohr model). This activity will help familiarize learners with subatomic components of an atom as well as nuclear notation of the periodic table.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 14 - 18
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- A periodic table
- M&M® or other edible treats (Skittles®, jelly beans, etc)
- A copy of the blank Bohr model (print from last page)
Subjects
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Mathematics
- Number and Operations
- Representation
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and Periodic Table
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
- Mass and Weight
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Electricity and Magnetism
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Muller, Eric
Rights:
- All rights reserved, , 2011