Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory Phenomena-Based Lesson: Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus Teacher Discussion Guide | Chemistry | Grades 9–12
Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory Phenomena-Based Lesson: Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus Teacher Discussion Guide | Chemistry | Grades 9–12
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This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Chemistry (grades 9–12) chapter Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory, built around the phenomenon Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
Complete the set: Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory Phenomena-Based Lesson: Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus Presentation; Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory Phenomena-Based Lesson: Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Atomic Structure & the Development of Atomic Theory Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Rutherford's Alpha Particle Deflection Proving the Dense Nucleus Teacher Discussion Guide.
Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Aligned Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 2: Anchoring Phenomenon & Driving Inquiry; Section 3: Productive Science Talk Moves Matrix; Talk Move Category; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Goal; Section 5: Student Misconceptions & Scientific Corrections. Sample item: “What atomic structure could explain such violent repulsion?”
What's inside: Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,182 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.
Standards: HS-PS1-1 — Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. HS-PS1-8 — Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.
Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Chemistry, grades 9–12.
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