ATOM PROJECT WITH RUBRIC

Due Dates: September 12, 2014 (2-D drawing) and

September 18, 2014 (3-D model)
No later than the end of your class period!
INTRODUCTION
Many inventions and new technologies developed
in the past few decades rely on a good
understanding of the atom and its subatomic
particles. Production of electricity, function of
electronic components, television, X-Ray, light and
atomic energy are just a few of the technologies
that are based on the properties of atoms.
Making a model is a good way of learning about
atom and its subatomic particles. In this project you
will make a model of an atom of your choice.

INTRODUCTION CONT
In this project you will make a 3 dimensional and a
2 dimensional model of an atom.
This is a display project in which you will build a
model. You will have no question, hypothesis or
experiment for this project.
2 DIMENSIONAL MODELS
The best way to begin to explain or understand the
concept of atomic parts is to draw them out. Each
atom has three distinct particles in two areas. The
nucleus contains the protons and neutrons, while
the electrons circle the nucleus in a constant whirl
of motion. An accurate drawing of the atom would
show a cloud of motion obscuring the nucleus.
However, since this looks like a scribble, students
must use their imagination and pretend that they
have the ability to stop an atom from moving. The
Bohr atomic model helps students imagine the
process by stopping each electron in its tracks.
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/2047/1/1/how-to-draw-
an-atom.htm

3 DIMENSIONAL MODELS
Most craft stores have everything the average
student needs to construct a good three-
dimensional model of an atom. Several kits are on
the market, or students can create their own. Glue
Styrofoam balls tightly together to form the nucleus.
Use wires to suspend the smaller electrons so that
they appear in constant motion. To give the
impression of the solid appearance of the nucleus,
try using clay to form the protons and neutrons and
press the pieces tightly together. Wrap the clay
nucleus in strings to represent the trails of the
moving electrons.


3D MODEL
Due 9-18-2014
PAPER DRAWING
Due 9-12-2014
SECTION MAX
POINTS
YOUR
POINTS
SECTION MAX
POINTS
YOUR
POINTS
Correct number of
protons and neutrons
for the nucleus.
30 Drawing has correct
number of protons &
neutrons.
30
Electrons on the correct
rings.
30 Protons neutrons &
electrons are labeled.
10
Index Card with your
name, period and date
on one side and the
second side: element
name, atomic mass
atomic #, & mass
number.
10 Drawing has correct
number of electrons on
the correct rings.
30
Key on another index
card, showing what on
your model represents
a proton neutron and
electron.
10 Legend that has (element
name, atomic mass,
atomic #, mass number).
10
Overall creativity and
neatness. (How cool it
looks).
20 Overall creativity and
neatness. (How cool it
looks).
20
TOTAL 100 TOTAL 100


2D & 3D ATOMIC RUBRIC
QUESTIONS
ARE THERE ANY COMMENTS OR CONCERNS?