Atoms are everywhere, but we cannot see them without the help of powerful tools like 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. You will present your findings as a "MySpace" or "Facebook" page for your scientist.
Process
For this project, you will work in groups to research a particular segment of atomic history. While there are numerous websites available, start with the following data base:
Introduction
Atoms are everywhere, but we cannot see them without the help of powerful tools like 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. You will present your findings as a "MySpace" or "Facebook" page for your scientist.Process
For this project, you will work in groups to research a particular segment of atomic history. While there are numerous websites available, start with the following data base:http://www.msu.edu/~bannickc/webquest.htm
It is also permissible to use your text and other media. You will present your findings as a web page(s) in this wiki.
Research Subjects
1. Democritus and the Greeks2. John Dalton
3. J.J. Thompson
4. Ernest Rutherford
5. H.G.J. Mosley
6. Niels Bohr
7. Erwin Schrodinger
8. James Chadwick
Groups
What Should You Find For Your Researcher?
For your web page, obtain and include the following information:Advice