1. Lesson 1: History of the Atom
Unit 6: Atomic Theory
Lesson 1: History of the Atom

2. Video – watch once through just listening, then again drawing a representation of each person’s theory of the atom – 20 min

3. The Atom through History
Thomson
1897
Rutherford
1911
Bohr
1913

4. Video – summary – 5 min

5. Brain Break!

6. Act It Out!
Form a group of five, and I will assign your group a historic character.
Create a short skit that shows your character’s role in the development of atomic theory.
Be creative! You could act as the person and some of their peers, or you could act as parts of the atom, for example.
You have 15 min to prepare, and then you will present to the class!
25 min