6-+Physical+Science

Big Idea
Matter and Energy

Guiding Questions
What makes up an atom?

Key Terms
atom nucleus proton neutron electron atomic number

Materials/ Resources Students
Brain Pophttp Atoms- [|http://www][|://][|.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/atoms/] Isotope- [] Periodic table- []

Materials/ Resources Teachers
Harcourt Brace Science book

Websites

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Content/ Skills
Compare and contrast the parts of an atom: the protons and neutrons of the nucleus, and the electrons

Assessments
Conferences with students to see if they understand the terms atom, proton, neutron and electrons

Student Outcomes
Students will be able to tell the definitions of protons and neutrons