Help me give my students a way to experience atoms. The old "ball and stick" model of molecules isn't an entirely accurate representation of how molecules work.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Benson's classroom raised $971
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My Students
My students are full of curiosity and I love when they have those ah-ha moments of figuring out why something works the way it does. Being a Title I school, many of the students I teach are first or second generation immigrants and many qualify for free lunch.
My Project
Magnets are used to represent the forces of attraction that hold molecules together. They can also grasp the concept of what "breaking bonds" means. Sticks are not broken between balls, but forces are overcome to break apart molecules.
My students can hold these models and actually feel the forces of attractions.
Students can work together to construct explanations for how their world works while also having fun! This is especially important when we talk about chemical reactions. The atoms don't change, they just rearrange! With COVID, these models are much easier to wipe down than the old wooden ones.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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