• Monday, Oct 2

    The students will see the results of their pennies stored in acid over the weekend. Then they will begin research on how our view of the atom has changed over time.

    Tuesday, Oct 3

    We will use indirect evidence to identify the shapes hidden under a cover. This is to model Rutherford's gold foil experiment. Then the students will continue their atomic theory research from yesterday.

    Wednesday, Oct 4

    The students will burn steel wool and discover the law of definite proportions. Then they will finish their atomic theory research-due tomorrow.

    Thursday, Oct 5
     
     

    Friday, Oct 6

    The students will experience electrical charges from atoms using a Van de Graff generator.