Elementary School
Atoms, protons, electrons, neutrons
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Explore atoms and their components and learn how the parts interact! See the magic of floating and flying objects all due to atoms!
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Learning Objectives
Students will know
- Atoms
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons
Students will understand
- Electrons can be transferred to objects
- Like charges repel and opposite charges attract
Students will be able to
- Use static electricity to see how electrons and protons interact with one another.
Standards Alignment + Connections
Next Generation Science Standards Connections
3-PS2-3: Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.