The amount of information you can learn about an element from the periodic table is amazing! Young scientists learn how to interpret the atomic number and atomic mass. Using a carbon atom as an example, the instructor describes the subatomic particles based on the atomic mass and atomic number. 

Concepts

atomic numbers, atomic mass, atomic mass number, isotopes, protons, neutrons

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide learners with a periodic table to reference throughout this and future lessons

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with the atomic structure of atoms
• Requires Internet access to view the YouTube video
• Concludes an eight-part series of lessons

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video uses an element familiar to learners so it is not overwhelming for them
• Includes a brief explanation of the effects of isotopes on the atomic mass

Cons

• None