Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations Standard 6.4 In order to meet this standard, it is expected that The student will investigate and students will understand that all matter is made create and interpret a simplified modern up of atoms. Key concepts include model of the structure of an atom. atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and compare and contrast the atomic structure neutrons; of two different elements. atoms of a particular element are explain that elements are represented by alike but are different from atoms symbols. of other elements; identify the name and number of each elements may be represented by element present in a simple molecule or Models/Simulations chemical symbols; compound, such as O2, H2O, CO2, or two or more atoms interact to CaCO3. Use the atom builder to experiment with combining form new substances, which are model a simple chemical change with an different amounts of protons, neutrons and electrons to held together by electrical forces equation and account for all atoms. make various kinds of atoms. (S) (bonds); Distinguish the types of elements and compounds may be represented number of each element in the chemical by chemical formulas; equation. (Balancing equations will be Build an atom and then play a game to challenge your chemical equations can be used further developed in Physical Science.) skills. (S) name some of the predominant elements to model chemical changes; and found in the atmosphere, the oceans, living a limited number of elements matter, and crust. Earth’s comprise the largest portion of Build molecules and view them in 3D. (S) the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere. Balance chemical equations and see a model of the equation as it is balanced. (S) Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations Standard
Standard Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations 6.4 The student will investigate and understand that all matter is made up of atoms. Key concepts include atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons; atoms of a particular element are alike but are different from atoms of other elements; elements may be represented by chemical symbols; two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds); compounds may be represented by chemical formulas; chemical equations can be used to model chemical changes; and a limited number of elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere. In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will create and interpret a simplified modern model of the structure of an atom. compare and contrast the atomic structure of two different elements. explain that elements are represented by symbols. identify the name and number of each element present in a simple molecule or compound, such as O2, H2O, CO2, or CaCO3. model a simple chemical change with an equation and account for all atoms. Distinguish the types of elements and number of each element in the chemical equation. (Balancing equations will be further developed in Physical Science.) name some of the predominant elements found in the atmosphere, the oceans, living matter, and Earth’s crust. Models/Simulations Use the atom builder to experiment with combining different amounts of protons, neutrons and electrons to make various kinds of atoms. (S) Build an atom and then play a game to challenge your skills. (S) Build molecules and view them in 3D. (S) Balance chemical equations and see a model of the equation as it is balanced. (S) Standard Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations
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