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This is the newer HTML5 version of PhET's popular Build An Atom interactive simulation. Learners gain understanding of atomic structure as they drag protons, neutrons, and electrons to construct an atom. As particles are moved into place in the nucleus or the electron orbits, the simulation automatically displays the net charge, mass number, atomic symbol, and name of the element. After practicing with atom-building, users can test their skills in a four-part game that poses questions of increasing difficulty. Choose the "Symbol" icon to take a deeper dive into the nomenclature of the periodic table and explore factors that cause atoms to be stable or unstable. See Related Materials for a middle school lesson and student guide authored by the UTeach Outreach team specifically for use with "Build An Atom".
This resource is part of PhET (Physics Education Technology Project), a large collection of free interactive simulations for science education. Editor's Note: This simulation, newly rewritten to HTML5, runs easily in all major browsers and is ready to run on mobile devices and tablets as well. Great usability, especially for middle school teachers whose computer lab time is limited.
Next Generation Science StandardsMatter and Its Interactions (MS-PS1)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (6-8)
Matter and Its Interactions (HS-PS1)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Structure and Properties of Matter (PS1.A)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity (3-12)
Structure and Function (K-12)
Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems (1-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Developing and Using Models (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
NGSS Nature of Science Standards (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Developing and Using Models (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4D. The Structure of Matter
4G. Forces of Nature
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
11D. Scale
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PhET Simulation: Build An Atom - HTML5. (2017, November 30). Retrieved December 7, 2024, from PhET: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom
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PhET. PhET Simulation: Build An Atom - HTML5. Boulder: PhET, November 30, 2017. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom (accessed 7 December 2024).
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