Atomic History Webquest
Introduction
Atoms are everywhere but we cannot see them without the help of powerful tools like the scanning scanning tunneling microscopes. Since they are so small, how were they discovered? During this webquest, you will learn about the history of the atom and how our concept of the atom has evolved.
Task
In this webquest, you will explore what scientists thought about the atom, how they learned about the atom, and how the concept of the atom has changed over time.
Process
For this project, you will work in groups to research a particular segment of atomic history. There are several suggested websites available for research. It is also permissible to use your text and other media. In your groups, you need to assign a role to each group member.
The group will be randomly given a specific segment of atomic history. The group will be responsible for:
1. An electronic poster of the given time period
2. A worksheet of questions the class will complete during the groups presentation
3. An oral presentation of the project
The group will be randomly given a specific segment of atomic history. The group will be responsible for:
1. An electronic poster of the given time period
2. A worksheet of questions the class will complete during the groups presentation
3. An oral presentation of the project
Atomic Scientists
Evaluation
The grade for this project has 2 main parts
1. The electronic poster (25 points)
2. The presentation (25 points)
Refer to the rubric for each set of points to assure your group an opportunity to receive the maximum number of points possible
Electronic Poster Rubric Presentation Rubric
1. The electronic poster (25 points)
2. The presentation (25 points)
Refer to the rubric for each set of points to assure your group an opportunity to receive the maximum number of points possible
Electronic Poster Rubric Presentation Rubric
Conclusion
By the end of this project you will have learned about the history of the atom and how science is a continually changing field. You should be able to list the key individuals, their experiments and discoveries, and the accompanying models