Unlocking the Atom

Date:2007 February
Author(s):Jennifer L. Craft and Jacqueline S. Miller
Format:PDF, Published Article
This article, published in NSTA's The Science Teacher, highlights a high school chemistry project in which students investigate atomic structure from a historical perspective. Assuming the personas of eight legendary scientists and their assistants, students stage a mock gathering to explore the evolution of the atomic model. This role-playing activity may also serve as a template for weaving the rich history of science into other subject areas.
Download a copy of this article:
http://cse.edc.org/products/pdfs/unlockingAtom.pdf