Curious, How did you make a model of an Atom?

[daisychics]

Did you use m&m's, pom poms, cereal, pipe cleaners? Planning a little project for my kiddos.

 

Found this awesome website:

http://education.jlab.org/qa/atom_model.html

[kewb]

We used marshmallows. It was next to impossible to track down marshmallows in different colors so I used food coloring to mark what was what.

[Amy in KS]

We did this every year when I taught public school. We used wire craft hoops (orbitals) with pony beads (electrons). We used fishing line to connect the orbitals together and connect to a nucleus made of two different colors of pony beads sewn together in one glob (protons and neutrons). The hoops turn around 360 degrees and the pony beads electrons can circle in their own orbitals.

 

You could probably use wire coat hangers instead but the circles would be less even.

 

The hoops were found at michaels near the sewing supplies. They aren't sewing hoops, but I don't remember exactly what they're called.

[Orthodox6]

I'm a dull bird. Last time anybody did this, I acquired one of those chemistry kits with plastic parts designed for creating atomic structures. As I said, I'm a dull bird. :)

[Orthodox6]

Around Pascha ("Easter"), grocery stores often sell the miniature marshmallows dyed with assorted pastel colours.

 

We used marshmallows. It was next to impossible to track down marshmallows in different colors so I used food coloring to mark what was what.

[Amy in KS]

Here's a simple lab similar to what I mentioned:

http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/atoms.shtml

[Allearia]

We did this in REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry. We used miniature white marshmallows for electrons and two colors of large marshmallows for protons and neutrons. We got strawberry (pink) marshmallows at Target. We did the first 10 atoms on the periodic table on sheets of paper laid out on the table.

[daisychics]

I'm a dull bird. Last time anybody did this, I acquired one of those chemistry kits with plastic parts designed for creating atomic structures. As I said, I'm a dull bird. :)

 

:lol: I can relate. If I knew there was a kit, I probably would've bought one too.

[daisychics]

Here's a simple lab similar to what I mentioned:

http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/atoms.shtml

 

THANKS! That looks great!

[daisychics]

We did this in REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry. We used miniature white marshmallows for electrons and two colors of large marshmallows for protons and neutrons. We got strawberry (pink) marshmallows at Target. We did the first 10 atoms on the periodic table on sheets of paper laid out on the table.

 

I like that you did the first 10 atoms. I think we'll do that for practice. Thx.

[daisychics]

Anyone have pictures? :001_smile:

[Ali in OR]

Do you have a Michael's craft store near by? Our Sunday ad this week advertises a free session next Saturday to build molecules with some kit. Wait, I found the flyer:

 

Free Family Event

Science Fair Make-It Take-It

Sat Feb 27 10am-1pm

 

Fun Free Make-It Take-It Molecule project. Kids will use the periodic table to create 3D molecule models using Crayola Model Magic.

[Guest]

We had weird-looking atoms with the nucleus made of magnets and steel balls so that my daughter would get an idea of the magnetic force holding the center together. For electrons we used toy cars pushed in circles.

[daisychics]

Do you have a Michael's craft store near by? Our Sunday ad this week advertises a free session next Saturday to build molecules with some kit. Wait, I found the flyer:

 

Free Family Event

Science Fair Make-It Take-It

Sat Feb 27 10am-1pm

 

Fun Free Make-It Take-It Molecule project. Kids will use the periodic table to create 3D molecule models using Crayola Model Magic.

 

WOW! I just called the Michael's near us. We're gonna be there 10am sharp. Thank you for letting us know about this.

[Narrow Gate Academy]

We used mini-marshmallows in different colors. We held the nucleus together with Saran Wrap and a twistie. Then used toothpicks for add the electrons.