Atom Lesson Plan [1]

This activity compliments the teacher’s lesson on the atom. In the basic version, students learn about the atom, its structure, the particles. They will also learn how to calculate the atomic mass and find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. In the advanced version, students learn about isotopes and ions.

 

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Radiometric Dating Simulation [2]

 

Using M&Ms candies, this exercise will demonstrate the process of radioactive decay and its uses for determining the age of a substance. Submitted by James Rathjen.

 

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