Atomic Structure Model
Standard: 3a. I know the structure of the atom is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Standard: 3b. I know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements.
Standard: 3b. I know that compounds are formed by combining two or more different elements and that compounds have properties that are different from their constituent elements.
1. Justify how this project/activity/assignment meets the standard, using evidence from the standard itself to demonstrate your mastery and/or understanding.
This project was about creating an atomic model of an element. Standard 3a asks for me to know that the atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and this project proves my understanding of this standard, since making an atom calls for these things in their correct placements. Within learning about elements and etc, Standard 3b was taught to me within this topic.
2) Elaborate on at least 1 Science & Engineering Practice you feel you met/gained from COMPLETING this project.
The Science & Engineering Practices (SEP) identified are listed below:
1. ASK QUESTIONS and defining problems 5. Using mathematics and COMPUTATIONAL thinking
2. Developing and using models 6. Constructing explanations & designing solutions
3. Planning and carrying out investigations 7. Engaging in argument from evidence
4. Analyzing and interpreting data 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating info
I feel like I met #2 of the SEP. This project called for developing and using models. I had to develop an atomic model of an element. I also had to learn about the structure of an element, so I had to use a model for an example. Because of this project, I was able to meet #2 of the SEP.
3. Upon reflecting on your work/score, what is ONE area of work you could have done better on? How will improving in this area benefit future work/projects?
I think I could have done better on making my model look nicer. My model looked messy. Making my models/presentations look better in the future will benefit a lot of things. Making things look their best give off a better look to them.
4. How will you presently apply the content and skills you learned from this assignment in the real world, outside the classroom? Make connections between the content and your life.
In real life I'll be able to be aware of what makes up elements. This will also be helpful in my future science classes, like chemistry.
This project was about creating an atomic model of an element. Standard 3a asks for me to know that the atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and this project proves my understanding of this standard, since making an atom calls for these things in their correct placements. Within learning about elements and etc, Standard 3b was taught to me within this topic.
2) Elaborate on at least 1 Science & Engineering Practice you feel you met/gained from COMPLETING this project.
The Science & Engineering Practices (SEP) identified are listed below:
1. ASK QUESTIONS and defining problems 5. Using mathematics and COMPUTATIONAL thinking
2. Developing and using models 6. Constructing explanations & designing solutions
3. Planning and carrying out investigations 7. Engaging in argument from evidence
4. Analyzing and interpreting data 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating info
I feel like I met #2 of the SEP. This project called for developing and using models. I had to develop an atomic model of an element. I also had to learn about the structure of an element, so I had to use a model for an example. Because of this project, I was able to meet #2 of the SEP.
3. Upon reflecting on your work/score, what is ONE area of work you could have done better on? How will improving in this area benefit future work/projects?
I think I could have done better on making my model look nicer. My model looked messy. Making my models/presentations look better in the future will benefit a lot of things. Making things look their best give off a better look to them.
4. How will you presently apply the content and skills you learned from this assignment in the real world, outside the classroom? Make connections between the content and your life.
In real life I'll be able to be aware of what makes up elements. This will also be helpful in my future science classes, like chemistry.