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Lesson Idea Name: Introduction to Electron Configuration
Content Area: Chemistry
Grade Level(s): 9 12

Content Standard Addressed: SC1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the use of the
modern atomic theory and periodic law to explain the characteristics of atoms and elements: g. Develop and
use models, including electron configuration of atoms and ions, to predict an elements chemical properties

Technology Standard Addressed: 1 Empowered Learning: Students leverage technology to take an
active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals,
informed by the learning sciences: c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and
improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
Selected Technology Tool: Gizmo: Chemistry, atoms, electron configuration

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&resourceID=513
Type of Instructional Software:

Drill and Practice Tutorial Simulation Instructional Game e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
Accessible to students beyond the school day
Accessible via mobile devices
Multiple languages
Safety, security and/or privacy features

Blooms Taxonomy Level(s):

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

Level 1: Awareness Level 2: Exploration Level 3: Infusion Level 4: Integration

Level 5: Expansion Level 6: Refinement

Lesson idea implementation: This Gizmo interactive game that I will be utilizing in my classroom will help
students work towards proficiency in writing and understanding electron configurations (see applicable
standard above). It will be used as a study tool. The game allows students to practice filling orbitals as they
learn about atomic orbital theory. It allows students to test their knowledge for any known element and
allows them to continue trying until they are successful. The site also shows students a Bohr molecule for the
configuration they construct and will plot the atomic radii for each element they make a configuration for
allowing students to the graphical relation between radii size and electron configuration.


Summer 2017_SJB