A Fresh Look at the Nuclear Model; NEACT Meeting Dec. 3rd

A Fresh Look at the Atomic Model

Saturday December 3r d , 2016 
 
9:00 am to 12:00pm
 
Woodstock Academy, Room 215 Woodstock, CT

Schedule for the Morning
8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
9:15 Misconceptions about Quantum Concepts with Emily Allen Hoffman
10:45 Interactive Activities to Develop the Atomic Model with Caroline Chute and Mel Gronski 11:45 Wrap up and Closing remarks
Misconceptions about Quantum Concepts
Emily Allen Hoffman is a science educator primarily interested in student learning of abstract topics in the physical sciences. In the past she has done research examining the source of misconceptions about quantum concepts, as well as the development of self-paced curriculum for introductory science courses. Aside from researching, Dr. Allen Hoffman is an advocate for K-12 STEM education with experience teaching secondary science and working with Boston University’s Upward Bound program. In her free time, she enjoys being active (skiing, cycling, hiking, and soccer), painting, drawing, jewelry design, and travel.
2008 B.S. Trinity College (Physics)
2009 M.S. Yale University (Applied Physics) 2015 Eh.D Boston University (Science Education)
Interactive Activities to Develop the Atomic Model
Caroline Chute and Mel Gronski are master chemistry teachers at Woodstock Academy. They work collaboratively to design a student-centered chemistry curriculum for standard and advanced chemistry students. Caroline and Mel will share their three step approach to teaching the atomic model using a physical model, augmentation with technology, and analysis of evidence. Participants will get to try their hand at “Atomic Bowling”, explore a PhET simulation, and interpret evidence to support the nuclear model of the atom. Through this multifaceted approach, Caroline and Mel’s students have access to the atomic model concept through several learning modes, leading to a more complete understanding of the current model of the atom. Participants will leave the workshop with several ideas that they can implement in their classroom immediately.
Location
The meeting will be held in the newly renovated chemistry lab at Woodstock Academy. Parking is located in the faculty lot behind the school.
Woodstock Academy, Room 215 57 Academy Road
Woodstock, CT 06281
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