Atomic+Model+History

**Introduction**
Atoms are everywhere, but we cannot see them without the help of powerful tools like scanning tunneling microscopes. Since they are so small, how were they discovered? During this webquest, you will learn about the history of the atom and how our concept of the atom has evolved.

**Task**
In this webquest, you will explore what scientists thought about the atom, how they learned about the atom, and how the concept of the atom has changed over time. You will present your findings as a "MySpace" or "Facebook" page for your scientist.

**Process**
For this project, you will work in groups to research a particular segment of atomic history. While there are numerous websites available, start with the following data base:

[|http://www.msu.edu/~bannickc/webquest.htm]

It is also permissible to use your text and other media. You will present your findings as a web page(s) in this wiki.

**Research Subjects**
1. Democritus and the Greeks 2. John Dalton 3. J.J. Thompson 4. Ernest Rutherford 5. H.G.J. Mosley 6. Niels Bohr 7. Erwin Schrodinger 8. James Chadwick

**Groups**
|| **Group Members** || || Carly, Greyson, Eliott || || Diedre, Dan, || || Jake, MacKenzie, Erin || || Riley, Mary Beth, || || Sammy, Brenna, Alicia || || Haley, Sarah, || || John, Shannen, Alan || || Austin, Ryan, Colin ||
 * **Research Subjects**
 * Democritus, Aristole and the Greeks
 * John Dalton
 * J.J. Thompson
 * Ernest Rutherford
 * HGJ Mosley
 * Niels Bohr
 * Erwin Schrodinger
 * James Chadwick

For your web page, obtain and include the following information:
 * Who developed the model? Include at least one image or photograph of him or her.
 * Provide a biography about the scientist. Be creative.
 * Explain the basic principles of the model. Include at least one picture, animation or video clip.
 * What evidence or proof was used by your researcher to verify the model? Be specific.

**Advice**

 * **Be creative**! Use different fonts, background colors, layouts, humor, etc.... But, make sure the **facts are correct**.