8th grade

Date: August 27-31,2018

Topic: Atoms

Objectives:

• Identify that atoms are the smallest unit of all matter and each atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• Identify the location of the nucleus and electrons and determine which subatomic particles belong in each location.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Vocabulary (Students will create vocabulary flashcards'.

• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Nucleus
• Electron
• Electron Cloud
• Atomic Number
• Atomic Mass

Atoms Vocabulary Practice

• Vocabulary Practice 1
• Vocabulary Practice 2 Flashcards

Atoms Videos

• Intro to Atoms Video 1 (VIEW UP UNTIL 45 SECONDS.)
• Intro to Atoms Video 2 (Parts of an Atom) (VIEW UP UNTIL 1 MINUTE AND 15 SECONDS)
• Study Jams Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video and take the quiz
• Brain Pop Video (Atoms). Students will watch the video, take the quiz, and complete assignments under activities 

Atoms Tutorial

• Atoms Tutorial (Students will print the certificate or email it to the teacher)
• Atoms Tutorial 2

Atoms Assignments

• Atoms Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Compare Atoms and Molecules Graphic Organizer Students will complete the assignment and have it ready for their Interactive Journals.
• Create models of atoms in order to identify the number and location of their protons, neutrons, and electrons. The models should be colorful and labeled with parts of an atom.

Atoms Interactive Assignments

• Self-Check 1
• Self- Check 2
• Self-Check 3
• Self Check 4
• Self Check 5

Atoms Images