rything we believe in science is built on the current model of the atom. Your timeline will include all of the major discoveries and theories of the atom. Each philosopher or scientist that contributed to the various models of the atom did not start from scratch. They started with what the scientist before them had already reasoned out and went from on there, either adding new information or revising and reworking what did not work with the previous model. Your timeline should, therefore include explanations of the problems and/or limitations of each model that inspired the next scientist to do research in that area. As you are doing the research for this, think about the person doing the work – is there anything in his background or who he was that accounts for his problems or success’? You will create your timeline either using PowerPoint or you may do it in a book style - similar to a scrap book. Each presentation or book will be presented orally in class.
"You have a big task ahead of you! Please click on Process and see how you are going to accomplish this task!"
"Here are the steps you'll need to follow in order to accomplish the task ahead of you.” (Read or read along with student.)
Text: To accomplish the task of understanding the history of the atom, you will need to do research to discover what has led us to our current model of the atom. The final product pf each team will be either a Power Point presentation or a book. (If your team has another idea on how to present your findings, please talk to me about it.)
1. First you’ll be assigned to a team of 3 or 4 students.
2. Each team member is expected to contribute equally to the project.
3. Each team will decide among themselves as to what each team member is going to do. Remember that each person on the team is expected to understand all the parts of atomic history, not just the part they researched.
4. Each team will be expected to present their project to the class.
”Do any of you have any questions?” (Answer any questions the students may have.)
”Also, at this process link are suggestions and questions to help you get started. There are links to websites to help you find the information.”
"Before you get started working with on you projects, let's look at the evaluation section of the webquest and make sure you're pointed in the right direction. Click on the link Evaluation.”
(Once again read or read with the student(s) and clarify any misunderstandings he/she may have.)
"Let's get started!"
(Continue working with your student(s) assisting whenever possible, guiding him/her to do as much independent work as possible.)