ATOM DISCOVERY TIMELINE ACTIVITY ( ATOM MODEL HISTORY ) Grades 7- 9

Teach your next atomic model and the scientists who shaped our understanding of the atom with this engaging, hands-on timeline activity. This resource will provide your learners with the opportunity to:

Read and learn about some scientists and their key contributions to the discovery of the atom.
Create a timeline to represent the discovery of the atom.

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What’s included?

a. The Timeline Worksheet ( 2 pages )
b. Image Cards of Scientists
c. Contribution Cards of Scientists ( For Reading )
d. What will students do?

1. Students will read and learn about the contributions of the following scientists to our understanding of the atom: Democritus, Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr.

2. Students will use the knowledge gained from the reading to complete a timeline activity.

Grade Level:

Grades 8 to 10

Required knowledge :

Ideally, students must have studied atoms and subatomic particles before completing this activity

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I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your atoms unit. Students will discover that scientific knowledge is built upon over decades. They will gain appreciation for the work that generations of scientists have done. There’s little to no prep time, which is a win and saves the teacher valuable time.

Thanks and have a wonderful class!

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