Testing Ideas from Classical and Quantum Physics

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Submission Information
Authors	Bruce Palmquist
Contact Email	palmquis@cwu.edu
School / Organization	Central Washington University
Submitted	12/09/29
Updated	12/09/29
Contribution Description
Title	Testing Ideas from Classical and Quantum Physics
Simulations	Model Atom Hidrogen
Keywords	model building, hydrogen atom
Description	In this activity, students will first run the simulation develop characteristics of a model for the hydrogen atom based on their initial observations. Then they will test different models, comparing them to the characteristics of their model and to their observations. This activity simulates how scientists often work, developing models based on observations and then testing those models.
Duration	30 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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