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Guess them..

Liqui
Solid Gas
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MODELS OF MATER

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Solid Gas
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MODELS OF MATER

? What do we call these representations of the

molecules of solid, liquid and gas?

? What is the importance of using scientific

representations like this in learning science?
 Introduction to
Scientific Models
“Scientific Models and the
Particles”
 QUESTIONS

How can we visualize How can we visualize

things that cannot be things that is too big,
seen by the eye? and complex be
examined in actuality?
 Today you'll be able
to:
Gain insight into the Explore the practical
applications of scientific implications and real-world
models through the study of significance of scientific
atomic models, providing a modeling by examining atomic
foundation for understanding models as representative
complex scientific phenomena. examples.
 TO

your brain!
ACTIVITY 1
SCAVENGE
H URN T
 ACTIVITY 1: scavenger HUNT

In this word search The words may

puzzle, you will find appear horizontally,
the names of five vertically, or
scientific models that diagonally, in any
explain the structure direction.
of the atom.

I N S T R U C T I O N S
The identified model
Scan the grid names in the word
carefully to locate and search puzzle will be
circle each model used to fill out the
name. table in Task B of the
worksheet.
TASK A
ATOMIC
MODEL QUEST
UNCOVERING
THE BUILDING
BLOCKS OF
MATTER!
TASK A
ATOMIC
MODEL QUEST
UNCOVERING
THE BUILDING
BLOCKS OF
MATTER!
 TASK B
I N S T R U C T I O N S
1. Examine the word search puzzle you completed to identify the names of five
scientific
models that explain the structure of the atom.
2. Fill in the first column of the table with the names of these atomic models.
Each model
name should correspond to one row in the table.
3. For each model, research and complete the remaining columns of the table:
4. Proponent and Year: Write down the name of the scientist or scientists who
proposed
the model, along with the year it was proposed.
5. Main Features: Summarize the key characteristics or features of the atomic
model.
6. Contribution to the Understanding of Atomic Structure: Describe how the
model
contributed to our understanding of the structure of the atom.
TASK B
ATOMIC MODEL
SPOTLIGHT
ILLUMINATING
THE SECRETS
OF THE ATOM
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 Concepts of Scientific Models
• Scientists use models because reality, especially systems like
Earth's climate, is complex and difficult to study directly.
• Many factors influence complex concepts, for example climate,
so it's impossible to consider all of them simultaneously, that is
why models are necessary.
• Models are useful tools that help scientists understand complex
systems by allowing them to analyze and make predictions.

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 TYPES OF MODELS
1.PHYSICAL MODELS
Physical models are smaller and
simpler representations of a thing
being studied. A globe or a map is a
physical model of a
Concepts of Scientific Models
portion or all of Earth.
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 TYPES OF MODELS
2. CONCEPTUAL MODEL
Conceptual models tie together
many ideas to explain a phenomenon
or event.

Concepts of Scientific Models

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 TYPES OF MODELS
3. MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Mathematical models are sets of
equations that consider many factors
to represent a phenomenon.
Mathematical models are usually
done on computers. Concepts of Scientific Models
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 TYPES OF MODELS
4. SIMULATION MODEL
Simulation models use a digital
prototype of a physical model to
predict its performance in the real
world
Concepts of Scientific Models

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 Concepts of Scientific Models
• Many models are created on computers because they can
handle enormous amounts of data.
• Models can be used to test ideas by simulating specific parts of
a system, making it easier for scientists to understand how
certain factors affect each other.
• Models can also be used to make predictions about the future,
with the best ones considering multiple factors.

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 Concepts of Scientific Models
• To assess the accuracy of a model, scientists often use past
data to see if the model can accurately predict the present.
• Despite their usefulness, models have limitations because they
are simpler than real systems and may not predict real-world
behavior with absolute accuracy. However, careful construction
and sufficient computing power can improve a model's
accuracy.

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 THOUGHT -
P R O V O K E
1. Analyze the given model of the
atom. Just by looking at it, in your
own words, describe what an atom
is.
2. How did the model help you
understand how people see atom
back in the days of Democritus? Is it
helpful and easy to understand?

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ATOMIC THEORY TIMELINE

1803 1897 1911 1913 1920s

Solid Sphere Plum Nuclear Planetary Quantum

Pudding Erwin
John J.J. Ernest Niels
Dalton Thomson Rutherford Bohr Schrödinger
Atoms are dense and Atoms are described as Atom consists of a Electrons move in Electrons do not have
solid, with no internal uniform, positively small, dense, positively quantized, discrete definite orbits, but are
structure or subatomic charged spheres with charged nucleus at the energy levels around described by wave
particles considered. electrons embedded center, with electrons the nucleus and emit or functions that represent
within them, similar to orbiting around it, absorb energy when probability distributions
raisins in a pudding. similar to planets transitioning between of their locations.
orbiting around the sun. levels.
ASSIGNMENT
Compare and contrast two different atomic models, discussing
their similarities, differences, and significance in understanding
atomic structure. Present your comparison in a short-written
essay or diagram.