Thursday, January 21, 2016

Atoms and Molecules Introduction

Atoms and Molecules

How small is an atom?

Take a look at the simulation provided by the University of Utah at:

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/















All things are made of atoms! What is an atom?


How small is an atom?




How can things that are so small make up things at large as a person? As large at a tall building?






Activity

Materials:
Paper - 8.5 x 11 in.
Scissors

Procedure:
Fold and cut the paper to make the tallest structure possible!


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Video Links:

https://youtu.be/R1RMV5qhwyE
https://youtu.be/yQP4UJhNn0I
https://youtu.be/AmFMJC45f1Q