Molecule Shapes: Basics
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About
Topics
- Molecules
- Atoms
- Bonds
- Bond angle
Description
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
- Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.
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For Teachers
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS |
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Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | |
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? |
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Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | |
Molecule Design Challenge Pre-Activity | Ashley Webb | HS | Other Guided |
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MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
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Diana López | UG-Intro MS K-5 UG-Adv HS Grad |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | Guided Lab Demo HW MC Other Discuss |
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