TedEd Search for the Atom Youtube Video Guide

This TedEd Search for the Atom Youtube Video Guide challenges student to explore the historical development of atomic theory, from Democritus’ ancient idea of “atomos” to modern quantum mechanics. Understand how John Dalton, J.J. Thompson, and Niels Bohr each contributed to evolving the model of the atom. Examine how experiments like Rutherford’s gold foil led to the nuclear model and how further innovations have impacted modern science and technology.

Note: This YouTube Guide is meant to accompany the viewing of this Free YouTube video here titled “The 2,400-year search for the atom” – Theresa Doud

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Tips for using this TedEd Search for the Atom Youtube Video Guide in your classroom:

• • Print one, double-sided TedEd Search for the Atom Youtube Video Guide for each student
  • Preview the next question on the YouTube guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
  • Pause at the times designated on the YouTube guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
  • Discourage students from simply copying answers.
  • Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
  • If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the clip again for additional analysis.
  • On average, this YouTube guide will require about 15~20 minutes per episode

This .zip file includes:

• • An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (PDF - 2 Pages)
  • A Student Movie Guide (PDF - 2 Pages)
  • A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (8 Slides)
  • Admin Movie Request, CCSS alignment, Permission Slip (2 Pages)