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Title Molecules Are Made Up of Atoms
Description Activity is similar to using ball and stick molecular model kits. This activity was written for a 6th grade course which has many english second language learners.
Subject Chemistry, Physics
Level Middle School
Type Homework, Lab
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords combining atoms with specific ratios
Simulation(s) Build a Molecule

Author(s) Jackie Esler
Contact Email jacqueline.esler@bvsd.org
School / Organization Boulder Valley School District
Date submitted 7/8/11
Date updated 7/30/11

Comments

A nice activity, but the variety of fonts and font sizes and all the little pictures take away from the usability. Where a few add emphasis, a lot become distracting. Pauline   10/16/15

Interesting comment because I know for HS I use consistent font and few images. Did you notice that this was written for low performing students who are not english language learners? Jackie has found that the pictures help them. I am not sure about the multiple fonts; I wonder if her other classroom materials match fonts with certain skills. Trish   10/17/15

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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